My Own Master
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I know that I probably didn't communicate that very well, but whatever... Okay, so I'm an animal rights activist/vegan, feminist (sorta), and atheist. My family is very old fashioned considering they're conservative Christian, anti-animal rights (yes, I did just say that 
), and they believe that men are the head of the family... women do all the housework. So tomorrow is my late birthday party and every time there is a family gathering, it's always sooo awkward because they only know I'm a vegan. Well the thing is, I was wondering that when I am EXPECTED to get up and take the men's dishes and clean off the table, etc, should I refuse or... not? And since it's my birthday party, I'm considered the host and the host is always supposed to lead in prayer, should I refuse to do that or just play along. I have very strong feelings about all these issues but I also don't want any more awkwardness than there already is.... what so you think I should do???
), and they believe that men are the head of the family... women do all the housework. So tomorrow is my late birthday party and every time there is a family gathering, it's always sooo awkward because they only know I'm a vegan. Well the thing is, I was wondering that when I am EXPECTED to get up and take the men's dishes and clean off the table, etc, should I refuse or... not? And since it's my birthday party, I'm considered the host and the host is always supposed to lead in prayer, should I refuse to do that or just play along. I have very strong feelings about all these issues but I also don't want any more awkwardness than there already is.... what so you think I should do???