It must be frustrating to feel as though you have no autonomy in something as personal as your religious choices. Sounds like your parents have a hard time swallowing the notion that you are turning out differently than they did--thinking differently, acting differently and even worshipping differently. Parents go through their own process of adjustment when their children become more independent, but with time they usually realize that there is nothing they can do about it.

You do have the option of sticking by your guns or "confronting" them, as your friend suggested, but you will have to face the consequences. You can probably gauge what they would be. Only you can decide if those consequences are too great. If you feel they would be, perhaps it's best to lay low and not make too big a deal about the issue for the time being. I'm not suggesting you abandon your beliefs. On the contrary, religion and spirituality are about more than what you do on the surface--they're about how you feel inside and what you believe.

It's also a lot easier to make your own decisions when you're older and not living in your parents' home. You might just want to wait it out and see how your feelings develop. In the meantime, is there someone else who might intervene for you? A school counselor may be able to help you sort this out with them. A friend who can offer you support wouldn't be a bad idea, either.