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User41 · 36-40, M
I grew up just like that.
But I made them laugh while making fun of the absurdity of the idea of god. All gods. Not just Jesus.
An I’d also made fun of atheists.
This is not to say it would work for you...
It’s just what worked for me.
In fact till this day, when I do go back home I steal my moms phone.
Change my name in her contacts to “Jesus Christ”
An text her at like 2:00 am.
“Go to church”!
But I made them laugh while making fun of the absurdity of the idea of god. All gods. Not just Jesus.
An I’d also made fun of atheists.
This is not to say it would work for you...
It’s just what worked for me.
In fact till this day, when I do go back home I steal my moms phone.
Change my name in her contacts to “Jesus Christ”
An text her at like 2:00 am.
“Go to church”!
SW-User
You don't have a reason to be open with them.
Depending on what you mean.
If you mean expressing it and sharing it with them, only do it if asked.
Otherwise it makes no sense to even bother🤔
Same with if this question were reversed.
"Im a catholic living in an atheist community, how can I be open about my beliefs without them hating me?"
No one cares what you believe in the end.Unless they really tell you they do.
Be open with those who actually want you around.
Its unlikely they will take kindly to you being open about your beliefs and making them wonder what your intentions are(why is this person telling me about this when I dont believe in it?) just as you would be.
Depending on what you mean.
If you mean expressing it and sharing it with them, only do it if asked.
Otherwise it makes no sense to even bother🤔
Same with if this question were reversed.
"Im a catholic living in an atheist community, how can I be open about my beliefs without them hating me?"
No one cares what you believe in the end.Unless they really tell you they do.
Be open with those who actually want you around.
Its unlikely they will take kindly to you being open about your beliefs and making them wonder what your intentions are(why is this person telling me about this when I dont believe in it?) just as you would be.
AmbivalentFriability · 26-30
@SW-User Sometimes in communities where the majority of people have the same beliefs, they just kind of assume that everyone they meet in their community shares their beliefs, too. You don't have to be directly talking about politics or religion for people to get the impression that you're athiest, christian, etc. especially when you're the odd one out.
People can feel like their beliefs are being attacked when they are used to everyone agreeing with them and your opinions challenge theirs. It can be very tricky indeed.
People can feel like their beliefs are being attacked when they are used to everyone agreeing with them and your opinions challenge theirs. It can be very tricky indeed.
SW-User
@AmbivalentFriability Honestly there are people who will dislike you for being Who you are and there is no solution for that except to avoid them and remove them from your life.
SW-User
@AmbivalentFriability Instead of dealing with them if thats the case.Because its just never going to work.😂
InvaderNice · 26-30, M
AmbivalentFriability · 26-30
I'm in a similar situation. I'm not as open as I would like to be, but mostly I just behave like I am a guest in someone's home. I try my best to be polite and considerate with my opinions, what I say, etc. You kind of learn how to be comfortable and more open over time. I'm still figuring it out myself.
AmbivalentFriability · 26-30
Also, you'll find people who believe the same things you do, or aren't bothered by your lack of religion, which is always cool.
Don't worry. Holy water only scares those that believe in it.
But try finding people like yourself in the community. That way you can network and share info about how to come out of the confessional.
But try finding people like yourself in the community. That way you can network and share info about how to come out of the confessional.
PiecingBabyFaceTogether · 26-30
Try to find like minded people. I know what you mean, I am Atheist living in a Muslim society and I lost friends due to the fact that I can't trust them on my thoughts.
Speedyman · 70-79, M
As you belueve you come from nowhere, you are going nowhere and there us no point in life as it us blind chance, then why the issue?
@Speedyman Nice empathy and very Christ like.
SW-User
Don't. Don't lie, but don't bring it up. Don't speak about it when possible. Move soon
SW-User
Well im an athiest to plus a tg..i just keep to myself. They all know how i feel.
BlueRain · F
Everyone should respect your beliefs.
Rocknrod · 61-69, M
I bet that holy water burns.Don't it? 😅
PoizonApple · 41-45, F
Shower cap