(August 10, 2021 at 3:28 pm)TheEnd8888 Wrote: Hello,
Does anyone have a difficult family that won't accept you're an Atheist? I've always been an Atheist, but my family all believe in a higher power. I don't mind people believing different to me (as long as they don't get abusive about it in any way), but they simply can't comprehend that I'm an Atheist - if it's ever mentioned they imply I'm in denial, which is ridiculous. I am more looking for input from someone in a similar position on how to approach this better mentally, not holding my breath though as I can see the forum is inactive.
Best Wishes
TheEnd8888
I've not really faced this most of my friends from church know i don't believe anymore, in fact they tend to ask me questions that implies they are doubting too.
But on the very rare occasion i get asked about my lack of faith, i simply ask them about their lack of faith in Allah or Thor then ask them to justify their belief rather than my unbelief.
It's not really meant to prove a point about the existence (or lack of) their god, but to show that they too dismiss gods and that they have the task of justifying their own belief to themselves.
'Those who ask a lot of questions may seem stupid, but those who don't ask questions stay stupid'