text: how do i stop arguing with my dad over my refusal to attend church? i am a christian, but not into the church social scene. i have had way too many bad experiences with phony "christians" at different churches. i have not given up on jesus, just people. i am a college student with my own apt. i am tired of my dad calling every saturday night and arguing with me about church. he has to accept my way of worship that is different than his. i know exactly what you mean.  my mom did that to me about going to church every sunday.  i explained to her that i do not have to be in a church for god to see me and hear me.  i also explained to her that there are too many busy bodies at church and they are there to check out outfits and jewelry and gosip.  i told her god is too busy for this nonesence so i choose to pray at home and always keep jesus and god in my heart.