(September 2, 2010 at 2:16 am)Bull Poopie Wrote: Hello,
I need some help or opinions! I have gotten into an arguments with my family. I am of course a non believer and I have a very religious family. We'll they decided to announce to me that I am a unfit mother to my son because I am a Skpetic/ Atheist. I was called the devil and that I am going to hell . That what I believe is not a good influence on my son that I am damaging him. I would say keep me in your prayers but I don't even pray! Hahahah. I am trying to keep a open mind and funny about it but I have to consult a lawyer tomorrow. This is the exact bigtory and unrelentless influence people try to inpose upon others. I may not be here but only off and on for a while because I will be tied up in court. If you have any opinions please share because I am frustrated and annoyed over this.
Bull-Poopie
Hi, I am new here but wanted to reply.
It seems to me you have two options. One that is unlikely to succeed and one that is the path I would take.
Path One: (Hard path)
Explain to your family that the bible is horrid. Show it's bad passages and explain how it is insane and tell them you just can't believe in this. Tell them you love them and your son and would never do anything to hurt them. Explain why you don't believe and maybe you could change some minds. But to be honest this would be very hard because, not to be offensive, but your family seems like idiots. If you want them in your life right now and to have them around your son (which I wouldn't) that is what you have to do. It would be long hard and painful. <Insert sex joke here> But on a serious note this choice would be hard for your kids but as an atheist you already know, or should, what is such bullshit about the bible and etc.
Path two: Tell your family you love them very much and will just be a phone call away if they change their minds. (**Optional: Buy them how to think critically, The God Delusion, and God is not great.) Also you may want to get a restraining order against them if they are intent on trying to brainwash your kid or harass you it will be hard now but will be best for your son and you. No lawyer/judge would entertain the idea of a case where not believing in god is the premises for the accusations.
But overall it is your choice and will affect you a lot, sorry that you are in that situation. I think I can speak on behalf of everyone here when I say we are all here for you if you need help.
Much love and hope it all turns out best for you and your son.
