(Sorry in advance if there is an existing thread about this, I'm new here.)
Hey guys, I just wanted to make a quick thread about the process of revealing atheism to our families. It would help me, and potentially some other members on the thread, to hear some advice about coming out.
I was indoctrinated into the christian faith and was actually a pretty devout follower for quite some time. But, during high school I learned more about evolution, the big bang, quantum mechanics, you name it. My 14 year old brother and I had many discussions when the parents left the house about god and the religion we were raised in. We eventually came to the conclusion that we do not believe there is a god nor was there ever a need for one to explain the mechanics of our universe. However, we are stuck. My mother is very protective, and once she even told me that "all I want is for you to grow up to be a good christian". I think that statement is utterly ridiculous, but that is neither here nor there. My father is quite the intellectual but his catholic upbringing renders him clinging to his childhood faith. As you can see, it going to be hard to break the news to them. However, I do want to tell them eventually. Any advice on how to go about it? I feel like it has the potential to ruin our family's relationship.
Hey guys, I just wanted to make a quick thread about the process of revealing atheism to our families. It would help me, and potentially some other members on the thread, to hear some advice about coming out.
I was indoctrinated into the christian faith and was actually a pretty devout follower for quite some time. But, during high school I learned more about evolution, the big bang, quantum mechanics, you name it. My 14 year old brother and I had many discussions when the parents left the house about god and the religion we were raised in. We eventually came to the conclusion that we do not believe there is a god nor was there ever a need for one to explain the mechanics of our universe. However, we are stuck. My mother is very protective, and once she even told me that "all I want is for you to grow up to be a good christian". I think that statement is utterly ridiculous, but that is neither here nor there. My father is quite the intellectual but his catholic upbringing renders him clinging to his childhood faith. As you can see, it going to be hard to break the news to them. However, I do want to tell them eventually. Any advice on how to go about it? I feel like it has the potential to ruin our family's relationship.
Take the risk of thinking for yourself, much more happiness, truth, beauty, and wisdom will come to you that way - Christopher Hitchens
