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[quote=Anonymous]I have to say, this thread has actually been (relatively) polite and a source of good advice for the OP.  I'm kind of shocked, but in a good way :)

OP, you are very close to this situation right now, and of course you are upset.  I hear you that you're more upset that you feel he lied to you, or misled you, or something along those lines.  However, if you wait a little while, and come back to this with a cooler head, I think you will see the good advice these people are giving you.  Would you want your DH to require you to attend services at his religious house of choice every single week, when you did not believe in the religion?  That is the definition of hypocritical, and believe me, that's not a good foundation for your children.  In this day and age, religion is even less of a moving force than it was when we were children, and customs change.  People no longer feel like they *have* to go to church to keep up appearances.  Yes, it is disappointing, and you have every right to BE disappointed.  But what is better-a happy husband who knows his views are respected, although not necessarily agreed with, or a husband who is forced to attend mass against his will, and is resentful and argumentative?  Your DH is not your dad, and so you can do one of two things-let this lie a bit and come back to it when you've cooled, or leave the relationship.  But please, don't force your DH to be someone he's not.  That won't end well at all.

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