What to say when someone is trying to convince you to go to church

It can be awkward when someone asks you to go church, you may not be religious or you could be an atheist. We all have different paradigms of how we view the world we live in.

The first time someone asks you to go to church a simple no thanks will probably be sufficient. If someone is continually pushing their beliefs on to you, it is probably best to let them know religion is just not your thing.

Here are a few funny comebacks you can use when someone is trying to get you to church. Vote and let us know which answer is the best comeback.

15 Best replies when someone asks you to go to church

1. Does your church pay you some sort of recruiting bonus or are you just this pushy normally?

2. I have always been a strong supporter of freedom from religion.

3. Religion is like a penis. It’s fine to have one and be proud of it, but when you take iTt out and wave it in my face, we have a problem.

4. Religion is a private matter. If you go waving your privates around in public, expect to have them scoffed at.

5. I admire how you are so dedicated to your church, but I am not interested in attending.

6. I appreciate being invited but my family is involved with our own church.

7. Thanks for thinking of me but I have my own spiritual practices that I am very happy with right now.

8. I am not interested in attending church at this time.

9. It is thoughtful of you to invite me, I respect your beliefs but I am not comfortable attending church at this time.

10. My place of worship is in nature. I flattered to be invited though.

11. I already have Sunday morning brunch plans. Thank you for asking.

12. I have a date with Netflix an my couch on Sundays.

13. I prefer to worship in nature and I will be hiking on Sunday.

14. I have my own Sunday morning ritual of sleeping in and relaxing.

15. I am fearful that I might burst into flames if I walked into church.

Why do people ask you to go to church?

People may ask others to go to church for many different reasons. For some folks, they may be looking for a way to share their faith and beliefs with other people they know. They consider it an opportunity to introduce someone to their religion and help them find spiritual fulfillment, especially if they feel they are lacking it in their lfie.

Others may view inviting others to church as a way to invite people for the community and building stronger social ties. Some people may invite others to church as a way to show that they care, hoping that the person having challenges will be blessed by having a supportive community around. especially during difficult times.

Everyone has their own unique reasons for inviting others to church, and usually they are based with good intent.

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When you are dealing with a person who is trying to convince you to go to church and you find it stressful, consider getting support from a professional. Talking to a counselor is a great way to work through a challenging situation, and help you find some strategies to work through the person’s behaviour.

Better Help is a great resource where you can talk to a counselor from the comfort of your own home. 

Taking care of your own needs isn’t selfish, and you will feel better in the long run.

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