(December 24, 2014 at 4:37 pm)DIRTY_DEEDS_93 Wrote: My name is Drew, I'm 15, and I need help figuring out what I am. I don't believe in God, but I'm not anti-god. According to the definition of atheism ("The lack of a belief in a god") I would be defined as an atheist right? I don't believe there is a heaven or hell. I believe in ghosts and that you stay on earth when you die. So would I be classified as an atheist? Also, on a side note, my mom has been harassing me to go to church on Christmas (my family is Christian) and she guilt trips me about it constantly, what should I say to make her stop? Also I'm sorry if any terms I used are not correct, I've researched atheism a lot but I've never talked to anybody about it so I wouldn't know what is appropriate or not.
Well Drew I can help you clear some things up. Believing in ghost, the afterlife, and where you go when you die has nothing to do with Atheism, so its best not to combine the two because it can lead to confusion. You don't have to be anti God to be an Atheist, I for one don't believe in unicorns, but I'm not anti unicorn. As far as how to handle your mom that would depend on just how Christian she is. If she's not very open and has the mindset of "my way or the highway" then its best not to tell her you are an Atheist if you're still dependent on her since that could cause you some trouble. Idk if she makes you go to church on days other than Christmas, but if so tell her that you have to study for school on the days she wants you to go. Unless she's wicked crazy she'll probably value your educational success then your church going.
