Hey, I recently "came out" to my mom, and, honestly, it was better and worse than I thought it would be. Of course, my 13-year-old life has never been nearly as religious as yours. My mom has taken my siblings and me to Church nearly every Sunday, and has sent us to a Catholic school.
When I told my mom, I don't think I phrased it very well; I think I told her something like, "Religion has been one of things that has held humanity back," and while I believe that, it wasn't appropriate to say right then. I would recommend doing it at a casual time, watching tv or whatever. Your other option is to basically sit down with them and give them an honest talk. Remind them that it's not their fault, that you are still the same person, that there is nothing wrong with you. Tell them that you are still a good person, with or with out religion. Tell them you love them, and don't bash Christianity.
When I told my mom, she was upset, and she clearly felt hurt that I didn't share her beliefs; however, once I expressed the point that as long as I was still a good person, why should my religion or lack thereof matter? She's still a little frosty, but she loves me and we're still close. If they love you, they'll accept you no matter what. Make sure you explain why you believe what you do, but in a manner that hopefully won't offend them. Don't be too apologetic, you shouldn't be sorry for who you are.
Prior to telling them, I would drop hints, like decreasing enthusiasm, etc.
Good luck. I hope everything goes well and that this helps.
When I told my mom, I don't think I phrased it very well; I think I told her something like, "Religion has been one of things that has held humanity back," and while I believe that, it wasn't appropriate to say right then. I would recommend doing it at a casual time, watching tv or whatever. Your other option is to basically sit down with them and give them an honest talk. Remind them that it's not their fault, that you are still the same person, that there is nothing wrong with you. Tell them that you are still a good person, with or with out religion. Tell them you love them, and don't bash Christianity.
When I told my mom, she was upset, and she clearly felt hurt that I didn't share her beliefs; however, once I expressed the point that as long as I was still a good person, why should my religion or lack thereof matter? She's still a little frosty, but she loves me and we're still close. If they love you, they'll accept you no matter what. Make sure you explain why you believe what you do, but in a manner that hopefully won't offend them. Don't be too apologetic, you shouldn't be sorry for who you are.
Prior to telling them, I would drop hints, like decreasing enthusiasm, etc.
Good luck. I hope everything goes well and that this helps.
