Is This a Sin?

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Ok, I feel stupid posting this but I wanted to know if this is a sin. My mom remarried late in life, when I was older, around the age of 20. Furthermore, I was away at school. As a result, I do not consider this man to be a “stepfather” and I find him VERY annoying. I try to like him, and I am nice to him (even though I tend to avoid him bc he is annoying) but I just can’t stand him. He is loud and opionated and thinks he knows best. Also, he makes jokes that just aren’t funny.

Anyways, he doesn’t wash his hands after using the restroom. Ever. And its Thanksgiving so he’s cooking things (without washing his hands beforehand). So I told my mom a few mins ago “to tell him to wash his hands before cooking bc he doesnt wash his hands after the restroom.” I was angry when I wrote the email, bc he had just done some thoughtless thing, but I am also honestly disgusted by his lack of hygience AND his lack of consideration for others, who will be eating that food. So was I wrong in telling her? Should I just have kept that bit of info to myself? Thanks for the help.
 
Why would it be sinful to ask someone to wash their hands before preparing food, especially after using the restroom? However, if you did it in a confrontational and angry manner, that attitude displayed might be sinful because it is disrespectful. But it seems alright to me for to ask your mother to ask him to wash his hands–no sin there.

Although it is hard to believe in this day and age, there are people who are truly ignorant of basic hygeine.:eek:
 
I’m sorry for you. I think he should wash his hands.
But remember that the Lord Jesus had dinner with more annoying persons than you.
 
You have a good reason to get angry because he can pass some serious germs to the family eating the meal.

I think that next time you go to confession just tell the priest of how you got angry with your mom. It’s a small sin and priests hear it all the time.

What a turn off… no way would I eat his cooking.

You have a right not to even bother to eat with them. Just tell your mom that you don’t want to eat and go out to eat something you like.

Many people have gotten ill at some restaurants because the cooks didn’t wash their hands. Yuck!
 
I understand your discomfort…and I suggest that maybe you could do what Pope John the 23rd did when he had to face difficult situations and people…he sent his angel ahead to negociate first. You just might need to after this email outburst! It mightn’t have been the best way to handle this uncomfortable anxiety, but it’s done now and I ask the Lord to help you all get through this awkward time with mutual understanding and kindness.

Take care…and I do hope and pray that you all have a pleasant family Thanksgiving
 
I feel so much better; I was really worried that I was acting like a paranoid brat! Thank you guys for all your help and have a great Thanksgiving.
 
He should wash his hands - whether he’s married to your Mom or someone else’s Mom or single ! He doesn’t wash his hands before handling food? Whether or not handling food, he should. It’s not a sin - I’d find it hard to keep silent. :mad:
 
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