Parents

[barbie.dragon]

They are doing what they believe is in your best interest. When you are older you will probably thank them for it. You may not see the value at this point but your parents clearly find it to be important. Do it for them. You'll be glad you did someday.

I definitely agree with this. Whether or not you keep faith to your religion you will take 2 things away:
1. God important
OR
2. Now you know forcing other people because YOU believe it is for their best interest is a terribad idea.

Hell I'm legally an adult but I go to church every Sunday not because of my avid belief of God, because I live under my mom's house and I have to respect what she deems important. I don't have to go but I feel obligated to go because God is important to my mom and if it makes her that happy for me to spend a few hours at church (and spend time with my old childhood friends) that's fine by me. Living without paying rent or any utilities is a big plus. ANYWAYS BACK TO YOUR SITUATION.

Just don't think so negatively of your situation. I had my fair share of small group meetings when I was a lot younger, and while I don't necessarily appreciate it, going there gave me a whole new perspective on life. Not in a religious epiphany sense, but as a human being. I don't know how to describe it but you'll take something away from any experience. Right now I don't go to any small group meetings but I do meet somewhat with the church just because I DO believe in a God, but in a different sense. There are some nut jobs out there though, so all I can say is be very very careful. Anyways, if you got more to vent that happens to be more about the religious group itself you can feel free to PM me. I had my fair share of paranoia if my church was a cult etc. (I found out my church is not a cult. Whew)