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What do i do im surrounded by christians and they want to change me?
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RE: What do i do im surrounded by christians and they want to change me?
(October 17, 2016 at 1:30 pm)Asyrel Wrote: So my whole family is christian i used to be, but going through highschool learning about physics and biology it made me stray away from the bible since it made no sense, but to put it simply I'm 22 now, i still live with my mom and my sister with her boyfriend while im studying graphic design.

They recently joined a new church and i promised my mom that i would come once just to make her happy because i know it wont affect me in any way. So i went, at the end though some of them came up to me to ask if i would come back. I replied "probably not, I'm an atheist". So then after that they tried to debate me on the existence of god obviously they had no proof and they just mocked evolution  and the big bang.

At the end though this is what really pissed me off they said "give it three months you will be reborn and sitting in this church willingly". What do i do in this situation im surrounded by people that think they will change me i cant reason with them because they are just mentally incompetent to think rationally.
This is a very difficult situation..
I Guess it depends on a factor of things.. ask yourself these questions and it might help you to find out the answer:

1. Are your family members offended by the fact you declare yourself as an atheist?
2. Do you feel it might change the relationship you have with them to the worst?
3. When they debate you, Is it a Good interesting debate or is it an "Attack" on you personally?
4. Can you handle the debate? Do you find your self with no answers? (If so, I will gladly provide you with my own experience and knowledge.. and can direct you to some great informational sources)
5. Are they (Your family) Primitive in their POV or are they  more "Modern" religious people?
6. Do you think you might be drawn to being religious again? (I Hope not Smile )
7. Have you ever talked with them about other religions? (I know it might seem weird, but a lot of religion contradicts other religions and can raise some very interesting questions Smile)
8. Whats the worst that can happen as you see it?
9. Are you feeling stressed because of the situation?
10. Did you have a genuine talk with them explaining them that your belief has got nothing to do with the way you feel about them (I Hope not at least Smile )

There are many more questions.. At the end, its a question you must answer to yourself..
I Can assure you, that a lot of times it seems much harder than it really is..
Anyway, If you have any question or things you want some advice or another POV, I'm here Smile
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RE: What do i do im surrounded by christians and they want to change me? - by segevmoran - October 18, 2016 at 8:30 am

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