Buckle up, folks! 🚨 We've got a juicy tale of family drama, religious conflict, and a grandma who just couldn't resist dunking her granddaughter in the holy water! 💦 This mom is caught between a rock and a hard place, trying to protect her kids from religious indoctrination while also maintaining family ties. 😰 Let's dive into this baptism brouhaha and see if we can make sense of it all! 🙏
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🚨 Grandma's Secret Baptism Sparks Family Feud! 😱
Well, well, well... looks like we've got a classic case of a boundary-stomping grandma who just couldn't resist saving her granddaughter's soul! 😇 Our poor mom is left reeling from this betrayal, torn between protecting her kids from religious indoctrination and maintaining family relationships. 💔 It's a tough situation, no doubt about it. But let's see what the internet has to say about this holy water hullabaloo! 🌊 Grab your popcorn, folks, because the comments are bound to be a wild ride! 🍿
Trust breached. Consequence given. Teach daughter about diversity 🌎
themediumchunk | themediumchunk
Respect boundaries or lose access to the grandkids 😠
B4pangea | B4pangea
Validating NTA's anger towards mother's unforgivable actions 😠
xprishpreedx | xprishpreedx
Agree! Mom crossed the line 👍. So sorry for your family 😢
samwilde0421 | samwilde0421
Pastor offers support and denounces baptism without parental approval. 👍
Revnorthwest | Revnorthwest
Mom secretly baptizes child causing rift with son and wife 😠
megaviral | megaviral
NTA and talking with a priest about boundaries 🙏
ICWhatsNUrP | ICWhatsNUrP
Grandma secretly baptizes granddaughter, breaks trust. NTA seeks advice and guidance.
InvertedJennyanydots | InvertedJennyanydots
A scathing criticism of Christian manipulation and teachings. 👎
NotYourMommyDear | NotYourMommyDear
From Jehovah's Witness to Catholic: Religion has its good and bad 🙏
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Atheist Redditor wants to drop kick religious grandma for secretly baptizing.
ChasedByChickens | ChasedByChickens
NTA. Ex on same page. Cultural nights good. Explain Grandma's absence.
CeeGeeWhy | CeeGeeWhy
Respectful Christian commenter supports OP's decision, condemns family member's actions 🙌
winepleasethankyou | winepleasethankyou
Supervised visits: a solution for the kids to see grandma? 📷👥
Catfactss | Catfactss
Breaking free from childhood indoctrination. 👏
somebodycallednobody | somebodycallednobody
🙅♀️ Unforgivable act by mom, unsupervised contact should have ended.
McSuzy | McSuzy
Setting boundaries with family over religion can be tough. 🙏
diabhal-an-musica | diabhal-an-musica
Be open-minded, educate your kids on different religions 🙌
cheesiestcake17 | cheesiestcake17
Don't baptize without parental consent. Teach all religions equally. NTA 👍
ChickNamedVenus | ChickNamedVenus
👍 NTA. Religious instruction is your right and responsibility.
FranchiseCA | FranchiseCA
Setting religious boundaries with family. 🙏
barbsmont | barbsmont
Mother performed secret baptism on daughter, commenter supports OP (NTA)
OneLuckyLucario | OneLuckyLucario
Mom secretly baptized my daughter and I removed her from our lives
Chelzdu_ | Chelzdu_
Protecting kids from religious indoctrination 👍
beaglemama | beaglemama
NTA. Your mother crossed a line. Keep your distance 👍
IamGroot4263 | IamGroot4263
Religious grandmother pushed beliefs and threatened 10yo with hell. Resentment remains.
rlind435 | rlind435
Trust breached and boundaries crossed. NTA for standing up.
Marseroli | Marseroli
Exposure to Christianity as a child can have lasting effects 😔
redrosebeetle | redrosebeetle
🙏 Trust violated. Mom ignored boundaries and lost visitation rights.
TypicalManagement680 | TypicalManagement680
A Christian agrees that forcing religion is wrong 🙏
benzguy95 | benzguy95
Mother's baptism traumatized commenter as a child, supports OP's decision. 💔
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Trust breached! NTA, hope you undo the damage 😔
SereniaKat | SereniaKat
Christian commenter condemns mother's behavior in baptism incident 🙎
hereticalclevergirl | hereticalclevergirl
Psychological abuse and secret baptism? NTA, but alarming behavior.
creamyg0odne55 | creamyg0odne55
Engaging in a religious discussion with family can help.
Renbarre | Renbarre
Encouraging exposure to different beliefs and cultures 🙌
gesune | gesune
Grandma's unauthorized baptism sparks ultimatum and NC warning. 😱
Marc21256 | Marc21256
Teaching children about different religions while respecting beliefs and remaining critical of them.
cazzypips | cazzypips
Cut her out completely. Don't let her toxic behavior continue 😱
AGreenJacket | AGreenJacket
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traisheik | traisheik
NTA! Contact the church and no more alone time with granny.
ThreeRingShitshow | ThreeRingShitshow
NTA parent shares experience of religious teaching with daughter.
bonkette | bonkette
Mom goes behind back to baptize granddaughter, OP cuts ties. NTA 👍
Sigma_present | Sigma_present
🙅♂️👩👧👦 NTA - Grandma crossed a clear boundary by secretly baptizing.
hopefulcaterpiller | hopefulcaterpiller
Grandma pushed religion with fear, cut her off. NTA 👍
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Childhood religious trauma. This parent is doing the right thing 👍
kittybluth | kittybluth
👍 Agree, stay in contact with dad and wait to reintroduce.
digiking37 | digiking37
Agnostic parent shares how they allowed their child to explore religion 👍
absophoto | absophoto
Forced religious indoctrination is wrong. NTA.
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Religion can be scary for kids. NTA for setting boundaries.
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Respect religious views, but mother violated agreement. NTA. 👍
DaniCapsFan | DaniCapsFan
Mother violated trust, lied, traumatized children and pressured them with fear.
misshilrose | misshilrose
Religious NTA explains how baptism should be a personal choice 👏
therealladysparky | therealladysparky
Protect your child from baptism and science denial! 🙌
FinanceMum | FinanceMum
Parent's decision to raise their child without religion respected. Intolerance condemned.
ahahafuckalive20 | ahahafuckalive20
Learn about the Power of Myth to educate your children 👍
Polarbones | Polarbones
Encouraging open-mindedness in children to combat hate and bias 👍
frogsgo_lade_dade_da | frogsgo_lade_dade_da
Unbaptism could mitigate damage done to the child 😱
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Grandmother crossed a line with baptism, children should choose their beliefs. 🕊
colebrv | colebrv
Sibling solidarity against religious imposition 💪
sun1079 | sun1079
A secret baptism causing family turmoil and a moral dilemma.
notparistexas | notparistexas
NTA! Grandma's baptism stunt backfires, ruins relationship with grandkids. 😱
BombeBon | BombeBon
Parental boundaries crossed, trust broken. NTA for setting limits. 👍
trishdrawspix | trishdrawspix
Respectful comment from person of faith on child baptism disagreement 🙏
2ndusername84 | 2ndusername84
🤭 Mom secretly baptizes daughter against wishes, commenter supports OP
Andy_Crop | Andy_Crop
Respectful grandparent agrees with OP's parenting decision 👍
suztoos | suztoos
Former Jehovah's Witness applauds OP for standing up to indoctrination. 👏
Fuzzy-mornin-teeth | Fuzzy-mornin-teeth
NTA's grandmother tried to baptize them too, and warns OP to talk to their kids about the experience 😔
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Former bible school student supports OP's decision. NTA 😊
chivonster | chivonster
Betrayed by my own mother, but faith and science coexist.
BeKindShareTheWine | BeKindShareTheWine
Grandma secretly baptizes granddaughter, commenter suggests teaching kids about religions. 🙏
awill237 | awill237
