Mom says I cant watch Tv in her house on Sabbath

She isnt forcing you to worship. she is simply asking you to accept a house rule. If you do not like it, dont go on Fridays. But I have to ask what kind of visit it is if you are watching tv......

I used to think that Shabbat is on Saturday, when it became Friday ? If you are in her home, and if she think so, better don't disturb her; you can think of other things than turning on TV for the sake of respecting her. It is not imposing I think. Is she saying that don't play TV in your homes as well? As a Muslim we are taught to be kind to parents and accept even though they are non-Muslims except when they say against the belief. Also Islam don't force on anyone, No need of forcing someone to pray. So choose some other day or don't turn TV on from her home as a respect to her. by the way are you a 7th day adventist? The laws at the time of Prophet Moses were more strict. Eg. they can't do business on the shabbath day. Quran & Prophet says about it, it was the law, and it is changed that we can do business excluding at the time of congregation. i.e The laws has been changed a bit at the time of Jesus and later on at the time of Prophet Mohammad. but people realize it not. Peace.

There goes ronnyb with an interesting topic. With all due love and respect to our parents, we really don't see eye to eye on all matters. This is basically because we are individuals with our own thinking. In this case, I side up with your Mom. She is not imposing her religious belief on you, but while you are at her home, you would have to go by her wish. I worked in Kuwait some years ago, and during their forty days of fasting, we too could not eat in public. Jail and fine were the punishment. So you see? Give her that respect.

sHE IS BEING OPIONATED BUT I'M SURE THERE IS NO CHANGING HER & I ADMIRE U FOR BEING A GOOD SON & RESPECTING HER WISHES. My mother & i didn't see eye to eye on anything so i'm glad this is the only problem u have w/her, u are lucky there.

you should respect your mother's beliefs don't go to her house on fridays if you had rather watch tv.go another day.

Is there a particular reason you can't live without TV for a day? It is her house and she isn't asking you to pray or do anything fundamentally wrong - just let her have her day of rest which is part of her beliefs. Why is there "nothing else to do"? Is TV the only thing in your life worth doing? Weird.

First of all, she is your mother and you should respect her wishes. Second of all, is it her house? I think you could grab a book or do something else. Maybe if you comply for a while, she will relax her standard for you!

It is her house and her rules. If you want to watch t.v. , then visit her After the Sabbath. That's what I would do. I am not that strict in my beliefs but I do respect others.It is her way of keeping the day holy. but if you are of a different belief then just leave her tp practice the Sabbath and visit her on another day. That way you get to watch television And she still gets to see her son.

Hi there ronyb, sorry but I have to take your mom's side here. I am not a 7th dayd adventist. In fact, I am of no religion. Still...it is her house and her rules. When you go into someone elses home then you need to respect their ways even if they are not your ways. I was raised Catholic. When I spent he night at my mormon friends home then I followed THEIR rules and I even attened their church the next morning . You should just abide by her rules in her house. If you don't like them then you should visit her on Saturday instead. Sorry Ron, but you gotta respect the mom.

I going to have to say requesting that you not watch tv in her home on her day of worship isnt a big deal...respect it. Unless shes having you worship in her religion (and you arent of the same religion) it shouldnt be a big deal. No different really than me saying to a friend that smokes that i would really like it if they NOT smoke in my home.

Some people are very adamant and fanatical about their religious beliefs and nothing that one says can make them change their ways.Same with your mother and one cannot blame her for it.You see, this has been ingrained in her probably by her parents since childhood and has taken root firmly in her psyche.Therefore no amount of convincing, discussion or argument is going to change her views so let it be. I would like to compliment you on being a loving son as you conform to her views and ways when you visit her. Your spirit of sacrifice is commendable and this will bring a lot of blessing in your life since one can have many wives bit only one mother.I congratulate you.

Hello my friend ronnyb Ji, I think, one should do what mom says. There must be some hidden goodness. I2would bring some of parent's wish as below :- [b]"PARENT’S WISH 1. On the day when you see us old, weak and weary…… Have patience and do try to understand us……. 2. If we get dirty when eating…and.. If we cannot dress on our own… Please bear with us and remember the times we spent feeding you and dressing you up. 3. If, when we speak to you, we repeat the same things over and over again… do not interrupt us… listen to us. When you were small, we had to read to you the same story a thousand and one times until you went to sleep. 4. When we do not want to have a shower, neither shame us ,nor scold us….. Remember when we had to chase you with your thousand, excuses to get you to the shower? 5. When you see ignorance of new technologies, help us navigate our way through these world wide webs. “ We taught you how to do so many things –to eat the right foods, to dress appropriately, to fight for your rights.” 6. When at some moments , we loose memory or thread of our conversation, let us have the necessary time to remember and if we can not , do not become nervous. “ As the most important thing is not the our conversation, but simply to be with you and to have you listening to us.” 7. If ever we do not feel like eating , do not force us. We know well, when we need to and when not to eat. “When our tired legs give way and do not allow us to walk without a cane, lend us your helping hand the same way we did when you tired your first faltering steps.” 8. And when some day we say to you, we do not want to live anymore that we want to die … “ Do not get angry for one day you will understand . Try to understand us that our age is not just to live , but survive. 9. Some das you will realize that despite our mistakes , we always wanted to do best for you prepare wing for you. “ You must not feel sad , angry , not ashamed for having us near you. Instead try to understand us and help us like we did , when you were young”. 10. Help us to walk, help us to live rest of our life with love and dignity. “ We will pay you with smile and by the immense love, we have always had for ou in our hearts” “ WE LOVE YOU CHILD”[/b] Wishing you a very happy Chrismas and New Year-2010. May God bless You and have a great time.

I think you are doing the right thing by comforming after all, it is her home. Refusing to go to her house on fridays is another option.

Hi ronnyb, I don't think your mother is being a dictator. She is just holding to her belief that they (the SDA) will not do any work on Sabbath day. I have many friends that are SDA and I have no problem following their restriction, I'm a Catholic by the way. I guess she is strict with her house rule because she wants to avoid temptation (from doing something that she's not suppose to do on that day) so just relax and respect...

I honestly think that whilst you are in your Mothers house, you should respect her viwes. In your own time at your pwn home, you canm do whatyever you like. I think it is just the old rule "When in Rome, do as the Roman does". Of course, she cant make you actually particpate in religious practises that you dont belive in, but in her own home it just might be best not to watch TV.

My parents and I don’t see eye to eye on so many things! When I visit their house I have no choice but respect their ways, whether it is to watch the Italian cable TV which they love and I hate or having to take my shoes off at the door, which I also hate! The only option you have it to respect your mother’s wishes when in her house and expect the same courtesy when she is at your place. If it is your only bone of contention, I think you are very fortunate and it sounds as though you have a great relationship with your mum and that is something so precious!

I guess that religion must not interfere with one's enjoyment. Religion is a belief, a way guide of person in life but it does not totally mean you will be a strict in compliance if it does not argue with your way of enjoying life.. You must be happy in all aspects of life not in only one scheme. Persons in different races come across to get friendship despite of religious differences. why? because there is respect in each one of them. You are not being reasonable, It is fair that you have your own thinking and approach in life. Dictating one's activities and happiness will never do good understanding, instead there will be trouble. If you can do the give and take relationship and let her accept your thoughts then it would be more effective because both of you agreed on it.. or either, tell here in a nice way which will not offend her and give some concrete examples for her to understand you.. good luck

hi,ronnyb,i think you should listen to your mom's advise,there are a lot of convenience if you watching tv on your mom's house.when you want to argue with your mom,you just stand her poistion to think about it,maybe you can understand why your mom want to it.happy mylotter.

I'm not sure what religion your mother believes in, but it could be for the reason that on the Sabbath nothing should be done, no work, no school, no play, no tv, nothing. Just a day of rest and maybe praying towards God. At least from the religion lessons I used to take, that's what I know and think about the Sabbath. I suppose she is very dedicated to her religion and does not want to disobey what God wants her as well as all of us to do.

My mom's Seventh Day Adventist too! And I'm atheist. (that's our only bone of contention. :)) If there is nothing to do in your mother's house other than tv on the sabbath, why do you go there then? If you do not share her belief, do not interupt her. Sabbath in our home was not stickly worship, we fellowshipped with family and friends also. Is there no way that you could spend that time with your mother that would be enjoyable to you both? If not, visiting her a another time would probably be best for both of you.