Advice

[BlackMason]

I am always a proponent of the whole 'wait until you are financially independent' route, Sludgeman. Play the game until you move out and aren't reliant on them. It's what I did, and I was never religious. It takes a lot of the oomph out of the tantrum, and makes moving forward as equals possible.

^^This is truth. I'm an undercover atheist. You really don't need to come out while you're still living with your folks. You don't wanna shit where you eat and sleep.

I've locked horns many times with my mom. Not cool! If you're like me then you may have a hard time containing your worldview. So if you ever decide to speak about it don't be direct. Bring your points across via a questioning tactic. For example: "You say it is because of the holy spirit. How can we be sure it is the holy spirit and not my subconscious mind at work?"

Socrates was awesome at questioning. Get your points across with subtle questioning. Be more passive rather than aggressive. It's a sort of feeling out type of thing I'm suggesting. If they're negative then that's your cue to back down.

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If you are an only child reassure them that you will respect their wishes and give them religious burials.

If they get pissed and disown you then it just shows that they are rotten Christians who lack a speck of real love and forgiveness. Who knows, you might become religious later on in life.

Is this really the best way? It's almost as if you're encouraging Sludgeman to put his security (if he's a dependent) on the line just to prove his parents are hypocrite christians. Somethings are just not worth it.