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Would it be a terrible idea to use Facebook to reveal to my family the fact that I'm an atheist?

My family is predominantly Christian; I'm sure there are a few others that are atheists as well, but I've never actually heard one of them say that they didn't believe in god. I think only a few would have serious issues with it, but I could be wrong about that. And the main reason for which this option is attractive to me is that I tend to get extremely nervous and anxious when I try to talk about these sorts of things... And anyone's welcome to answer this, whether you're an atheist or not.

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10Shadow

I wouldn't use Facebook to do that although it shouldn't really matter if your parents don't accept you for who you are and your beliefs that's on them if they do then it's the same thing. I personally don't really agree with a lot of things that go on in religion but I still respect people's religions because some of them need something to believe in.

dragon101

If it makes you nervous talking about it why don't you wait a little. Is there a big rush for you to tell them?

OrWhatever · 26-30, M

Well, it will probably always make me nervous to talk about it - that is, unless I start talking about it more, and I don't have anyone to talk to about it. And, no, there isn't really a big rush. I just feel like I would ultimately feel better if I wasn't hiding it.

dragon101

I think I know how you feel. It took me many years to tell my mom I was Pagan so I can relate. I wish you the best.

OrWhatever · 26-30, M

Thank you.

juliegirl22

Ah, I don't think Facebook is the way to go. That would be weird *"just got my car washed, and oh by the way, I'm an athiest."*

OrWhatever · 26-30, M

Yeah, you're right - it's probably not the best way to go about it, and I probably won't do it, but I think it would be easier that way.

SensualGoggling

Why bother, they will probably tell u that u dont know what your talking about like my family did when I told them I am a deist

lookwhaticando

Why would they care?

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