How do I tell my parents I don't want to go to church?

Perhaps you could explain to them that faith is very personal and you would like to have the personal freedom to choose who, how, what, where and when to worship?

I can imagine you are anxious about this significant conversation with your family. What I did is I said very clearly that I do not support the institution of church and I no longer wish to attend mass but I still have spiritual beliefs. Attending church felt dishonest to me if I didn't believe in it and I made my parents see it from my point of view. That said, I reassured them that I will join our family christmas traditions and won't interfere with their religious life out of respect and because it was important to them. Look, I am not saying the same speech will work with your family but you can't go wrong with empathy and assertiveness.

I have the same problem as well. What I found works best for me is simply sitting them down and letting them know how you feel. Tell them you want to live your own life and make your own choices. That church makes you feel uncomfortable or restricted.

Explain to them calmly and respectfully, or you could write a letter to them. I go to my church twice a week, and I want to continue, but if I wanted to stop...I would try to ease it out. Maybe suggest that I go only once a week, then less. Is there a reason you don't want to? Considering this can help.

Your parents brought you up as a free thinking individual. You should summon up the courage to face them on the topic. You should sit with them and explain why is it that you do not wish to go to the church and urge them to try and understand your feelings.

Think about why you don't want to go to church. Is it too early in the morning? Do you not believe in what they preach?.. Could you go to a later service or discover a new church that fits you? .. Just talk to them. Maybe when they were your age they had similar thoughts.

Well, just do it. I am sure you have your reasons, and it might be difficult for them to accept. Just keep in mind that a lot of religions have the parents vow to raise you in their ways, so they might actually be trying to keep to their promise. Be considerate, and I am sure they'll understand that they have done good enough that you can be trusted to make healthy decisions.

have a conversation with them about your religion over dinner. tell them how you feel and say how you want support in your choice.

You should be honest with them If they try to make you, you should try make a compromise with them.

Try calmly explaining your stance, and explain that whole you respect and understand their beliefs and their responsibility as your parents you need a little space in life to find your personal beliefs, and while church is a great community experience you believe you need to step away for a while.