RE: I would like some advise
June 17, 2017 at 9:29 am
(This post was last modified: June 17, 2017 at 9:31 am by Anon2381.)
Hi hammock Man,
I was brought up in a very outspoken religious home. As a kid My life was church. It completely filled up my week with bible studies, youth groups, missions, christian club, Praise band practice, and nothing else. It wasn't great for me, and I don't recommend that way. You sound like a giving man who puts your family first. The fact that you sit though mass as an atheist is something I couldn't do. I am raising my kids to question things for themselves and be free thinkers. I will never tell them what to think, but help them explore the options. My 8 year old daughter came back from church with my folks and said "Moma, did you know Jesus died for my sins?" Ugh I wanted to say, but remembering how that one thought changed my world as a kid I said to her. "OH my goodness Did you kill Jesus?" "No" she said. "Oh good, then you have nothing to worry about sweetie. That was a really long time ago and nada to do with you." I lost myself at a young age, because I felt like such a sinner, for masterbating. I was told it was I that was evil, and the only good in me comes from Jesus. I still struggle to find the confidence in "MY" goodness. That being said, I also think shielding my kids from religion can do the same harm by trying to push my strong hatred for it onto my kids. I want them to discover and think for themselves. If they become religious I might mock it in my head, but I will support their choices. Honesty and self discovery are key IMO
I was brought up in a very outspoken religious home. As a kid My life was church. It completely filled up my week with bible studies, youth groups, missions, christian club, Praise band practice, and nothing else. It wasn't great for me, and I don't recommend that way. You sound like a giving man who puts your family first. The fact that you sit though mass as an atheist is something I couldn't do. I am raising my kids to question things for themselves and be free thinkers. I will never tell them what to think, but help them explore the options. My 8 year old daughter came back from church with my folks and said "Moma, did you know Jesus died for my sins?" Ugh I wanted to say, but remembering how that one thought changed my world as a kid I said to her. "OH my goodness Did you kill Jesus?" "No" she said. "Oh good, then you have nothing to worry about sweetie. That was a really long time ago and nada to do with you." I lost myself at a young age, because I felt like such a sinner, for masterbating. I was told it was I that was evil, and the only good in me comes from Jesus. I still struggle to find the confidence in "MY" goodness. That being said, I also think shielding my kids from religion can do the same harm by trying to push my strong hatred for it onto my kids. I want them to discover and think for themselves. If they become religious I might mock it in my head, but I will support their choices. Honesty and self discovery are key IMO
I was a born-again christian for many years then I got woke.. and now life is better in so many ways. It's taking me time to see my value and find my voice, but the reward is liberating knowing my path is not dictated or controlled by fear of death and the unknown. Casting off the shackles of religion is pretty fucking awesome. The beautiful people I've met on this forum have more heart and compassion than any group of people I've been apart of. So back off Jesus and followers, because this bitch is done with Chu. 
