Ideas on dealing with creationist.

[Zen Badger]

Ok, my big dilemma now is talking atheism to creatonist who has lost someone and thier peace of mind revolves around the idea of heaven and they are in a "better Place" Now as a secular humanist I dismiss anything supernatural.. and when prompted into these conversation i feel kinda bad for questioning their dillusion but i also think its wrong for a person to live a lie. so any tips or suggestions on effective mind freeing techniques would be helpful.. thanks

There is no dilemma. Your friend is grieving, now is not the time to start bashing them around the head with logic.

As to "wrong", the only wrong is when their beliefs impact negatively on others.

For you to impose your beliefs on them is wrong. If they start to question their belief structure and ask for your advise that is another bucket of kippers entirely.

But you cannot force someone to be an atheist.