RE: Hello from a former Baptist
February 12, 2013 at 9:10 pm
(This post was last modified: February 12, 2013 at 9:13 pm by formerbaptist.)
(February 12, 2013 at 9:06 pm)Minimalist Wrote:
Glad they let you up in time.
Welcome.
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Haha -glad they let me up as well.
(February 12, 2013 at 9:07 pm)rexbeccarox Wrote: Hi! Welcome!
I don't know if this helps, but I come from a very religious family and I never actually "came out" or made any kind of announcement. Instead, I let it just sort of emerge with time. Like I would bring up interesting scientific stuff at dinner, or for example, I asked my family to tune in to the skeptic podcast I started with my roommate. I wouldn't say they exactly approves of my atheism, but no one has shunned me either. With my family and friends, I just treated my non-belief as just something about me, and no big deal. If it's a possibility for you, I would go that way. It reduces the shock factor, IMO.
I honestly would love for that to be an option. And it might be for a short period. But I was very involved in the church attend. I have given up many responsibilities. However, it will be a big deal to family members when I walk away. I will have to confront the issue at that point.
