(October 6, 2018 at 2:50 pm)Bahana Wrote: I'm curious how many of you have told your aging religious relatives of your Atheism. I've heard some say to just leave it alone and let them die thinking you'll be in heaven with them. I really don't talk much about religion with relatives. I just flat out answer "no" if they ask if I go to church. They usually don't try to question me further after that. Sometimes discussions about religion can be pointless when talking with someone who's devoted their whole life to it and is near death.
You seem to have the situation well thought out and under control. No point upsetting the apple cart. Let them follow their beliefs while you follow yours.
Best of luck!
P.S. What I cannot understand is society's preoccupation with the hereafter. When I go to sleep, I don't worry about my time spent being unconscious. It doesn't hurt. Death is like sleeping, only a bit longer. I'm not concerned with the eternity before I was born, and I'm not concerned with the eternity after my death. It really is that simple.
Myths are for weak minds—Thinking takes effort—Following is easier
