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I Am A Athiest

I’m think about coming out as athiest to my family. I don’t know how they’ll react but boy howdy do I really need to get that off my chest. A couple years ago my dad threatened to cut me off since I rarely attended church, and used the excuse that my sister would still come even though she lived 2 hours away but never mind the fact that she still had a boyfriend living in our hometown... anyway im off track. I’m at the point to where I don’t care what kind of shit could possibly take from this, as long as I can just be my real self

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greenmountaingal · 70-79, F

You can certainly be yourself without telling your family something designed to stir up trouble. The conflict, anger, misery and possible estrangement (and possible loss of inheritance) from your family would be tough on you. It will not be worth it just to be able to express your point of view to them.

Just understand that often a family is too traditional or conservative to be tolerant of another point of view particular in a young family member. They're probably this way about a lot of things. Challenge them on their core beliefs as little as possible and find a way to live your own life with less time spent with them. Assert your beliefs among your friends who will understand and give you support, not among those you know will react badly.

lori04f · 18-21, F

going to church doesnt make a person christian.

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