(September 21, 2014 at 12:58 pm)interstice Wrote: My mom literally started crying, and talking about how she had failed at parenting and life because i wasnt a christian anymore..
My dad just about disowned me, and was yelling i could do whatever and he didnt care.
Your mom's reaction is somewhat natural, given the circumstances. She has a belief system where she is required to teach you "the Truth" and there's a better than even chance that she believes you're risking going to hell. She's concerned, albeit misguided.
Your dad is pretty much being a jerk, regardless of if you look at it through a Christian or skeptical lens. He's likely lashing out because he doesn't know how to appropriately respond.
(September 21, 2014 at 12:58 pm)interstice Wrote: Should i feel so bad for my lack of faith? I dont know what to do right now..
No, you shouldn't. It will likely take time to calm them down. Assuming you want to have a good relationship with them, don't be confrontational to them. You probably won't turn them around, but you might eventually get them to respect your position.
(September 21, 2014 at 12:58 pm)interstice Wrote: Has anyone dealt with a situation similar to this?
Luckily, no. The worst I've had to deal with is that my parents, in-laws, and wife think I'm going through a phase or having a crisis of faith. I think they all hope that I'll "get better". What's annoying about it is that I'm in my thirties, so, the notion that "I'm going through a phase" is rather condescending.
