What a Christian thing to do. Remind them that you'll be roasting in hell for all eternity, and if they want to see you than earth is the only place to do it. Then arrange somewhere to celebrate at a latter time with your brother.

And get used to it. If being a member of the family is dependent on you going to church, then your family sucks and you'll be better off - in the long run - spending as little time with them as possible. They are the ones shunning you, after all.

I've been declared Satan himself when I declined to go to a church gathering with some of my family when they asked why I wouldn't go with them I told them Because I am Atheist and that I would be a hypocrite if I did then they your Satan I said alrighty then and since that time I am no longer ask to any thing involving that part of the family and wax asked to please leave because the one in questioned was going where I was and that if they seen me their they wouldn't come The Anti waltons

immature asshats. :/

So, did you go to the church?

Wow... when I read stories like this I am so thankful I don’t need to deal with this sort of thing in my family. I’m sorry you had to deal with that nonsense on what should have been a nice day. Not to be too flippant, but if I was in that situation I would definitely pull the “What would Jesus do?” card. It seems like a good time to pull it.

I am sorry you were snubbed over not being at their church. I hope you ask your bro...I am sure this was hurtful. I hope you were able to get to the restaurant.

Fuck 'em! Find a way to stay in contact with your brother without the rest of them

Oh dear, how childish. Especially as it’s your brother’s day and not theirs. At least you know the deal now!

Well, do something more fun.

Again I'm overwhelmed by the manifestation of christian love.

You've been a "member" of your family for your entire life. Is this "treatment" any different than it's been for the entire time - or have they, you, or both of you, changed M.O.s lately? The reaction I would choose depends on what your present relationship is with your brother, and what you want it to be in the hoped-for future. Except for being "forced" to church - and if you want to maintain a "good" relationship with him - find out what his wishes may be - then you'll have to decide whether you want to comply or not.

That’s lame !, was that everyone that was participating in the celebration, or just one or two?

Text your brother.
He probably feels caught in the middle.
Let him know you’re happy for him. Then either meet them at the restaurant or go home.

So judgmental! I'm sorry.

Check online . Perhaps you'll find something there . What time were you to go to the church service . Half to a full after the church service , if its a small ceramony

Sorry your family did that to you. How did it all come out? Did you end up meeting them?

So?

I go through the same thing myself every religious holiday I want to be a member of the family but they can't understand that I'm not their religion. you have to understand from their point of view their beliefs are is plain and undeniable as my desktop; therefore they are doing you good by shaming you. if it's all the same would it be all that bad if you attended church it would give us something to talk about in this room.