My parents are atheists [Spirituality & Religion]

And I hate it. I have heard so many stories of religion helping people and turning lives around (like Malcolm X). I've spoken to many religious people, and I notice that they're much more friendly, smiling, and OPTIMISTIC than secular people.

I feel like I'm too old to be secular anymore. I feel like atheism is a child's fairy tale.

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badminton · 61-69, MVIP

In the United States you have the freedom to be religious, or be an atheist or any other view, because we have a Constitution and Bill of Rights that protects Freedom of Religion.

Amendment 1 of the Bill of Rights
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, or abridging the freedom of speech or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

Separation of Church and State protects your freedom of religion.