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Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 5:57 am
My family is moderate christian. They are still very attached to Christianity. They will be disappointed when I'll come out as an atheist. Sometimes I wonder if they're sure I'm christian and/or fear that I'll become one.
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 6:55 am
Why disappoint them...?
Can't you pretend until you're ready to leave home ...then tell them slowly...
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 6:57 am
(December 23, 2017 at 6:55 am)ignoramus Wrote: Why disappoint them...?
Can't you pretend until you're ready to leave home ...then tell them slowly...
That's exactly what I wanna do, I'm still sure they'll be disappointed.
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 7:00 am
Well , I have 2 friends that are atheists and their parents know about what they think . I don't think they are disapointed.
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 7:00 am
They'll live ...They won't disown you will they? They're not that Jesus crazy are they?
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 7:03 am
Not much of a family if they're going to be disappointed in you for your viewpoint.
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 7:09 am
(December 23, 2017 at 7:00 am)ignoramus Wrote: They'll live ...They won't disown you will they? They're not that Jesus crazy are they?
No, they're not. It's just that I'm sick of pretending that I like their fairytales. The pretending was kind of funny and exciting at first, but now it's getting repetitive. I will leave home soon, but untill then I'll have to endure. I made this post so that I can talk to someone about this, to stop getting bored. Don't get me wrong, advice is still welcome.
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 9:03 am
Put on "The Life of Brian" on the communal tv on Christmas day.
That'll give them a hint... But just a hint.
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 9:06 am
(December 23, 2017 at 5:57 am)Die Atheistin Wrote: My family is moderate christian. They are still very attached to Christianity. They will be disappointed when I'll come out as an atheist. Sometimes I wonder if they're sure I'm christian and/or fear that I'll become one.
Disappointing your parents is part of growing up. They'll get over it.
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RE: Disappointing my family
December 23, 2017 at 9:59 am
Any parent who has a normal teen, is already used to disappointments. It's no biggie... after all, children are often disappointed by the adults around them while growing up!
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