Hello, everyone. I'm brand new to this website, so wish me luck. Over the past few days, I've been thinking about whether or not to tell my family/friends that I am an atheist. At first I thought that there was no point in telling people of my beliefs (or lack thereof), but after thinking about it for a while, I realized that there actually are a lot of reasons why I should tell people. For one, I would be able to sleep in on Sundays.
Secondly, maybe I would convince other people around me to not be so secretive about their atheism. And third, I would be able to talk with other atheists I know irl without worrying that someone will catch me. But then again there are a few reasons why I shouldn't tell anyone. One, my plan could backfire completely, and my dad could make me go to church everyday of the week instead of just Sunday (I don't think that would happen, but it's possible). Second, most of my friends are Christians, amd they're the kind who believe that they shouldn't have anything to do with non-believers. So, I think that I might lose some friends. Third, living with my dad would be awkward b/c he is a christian. So, I am having trouble deciding what to do, and I was hoping I could get feedback from fellow atheists. Thanks
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