Going to Church?

Well, to tell her that you are an atheist will only start a fight. I would get as much information as you can on those areas you've touched on (corruption, contradiction of doctrine) and try a new approach other than an argument. Ask her to bring a priest along for the reply! Once you can discuss this like a man, in a non-argumentative tone and prove your point, the priest will tell your Mom to let "you" make your own choice as to whether you attend church or not. Now understand this.... If you are old enough to be a man about this, then you are old enough to get a job and be on your own and not under the rule of the household of your parents. As it stands, if you live with your parents, they make the rules and you must abide by them or get out. Remember, if you think you can do this to them, you will be a hypocrite to think that your child can't do this to you! And it may not be a subject about church but a live in same partner that they want in their room. Hey! If you feel that you are old enough to make your own decisions, then you should expect the same from your future kids. Not as easy to see it that way huh?