When, Where, How and Why did you become Atheist?

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I don't think there's anything wrong with any angry reaction. If I was indoctrinated into religion, and then saw through it at a later date, I think I'd be angry. Angry towards the people who filled my head with that garbage (although I would appreciate they may well not realize it is garbage), angry at the religion, and by proxy even angry "at God". Having a good yell about it, even at an imaginary character, can help get it out of your system. However logical anyone considers themselves, we are still very emotional beings. Emotions can't be so easily reigned in and rebutted like logic can be, and so finding outlets and coping mechanisms is no failure. In fact, I think it's important. Otherwise, the emotions build up and will affect other areas of your life in the end.

If it helps to shout at a god you know is imaginary, then do it! I know it has been theraputic for several people. Also it can help clear out residual irrational beliefs that maybe there is still something to it, by abusing and taunting "God". Sure, it sounds silly on paper, but I know it's helped some people during their transition. I think it would have helped me. It won't be for everyone of course, we all cope differently. But the important part is to find that way to cope.