Should i tell my parents im an athiest?

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Posted by underconstruction Apr 15th, 2009 at 12:36PM

Believing or not believing is a personal choice.
Why do they have to be informed?

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Posted by DollyDiva Apr 14th, 2009 at 8:41PM

Difinitely !
Athiest is great ;)
You shouldnt tell your parents if you are Mafia or kinda Killer ! Lol ~

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Posted by standingtall Apr 14th, 2009 at 6:59PM

If you feel uncomfortable with any religious practices that they have you partaking in, it's more than reasonable for you to say something. There is no shame and nothing wrong with being an atheist. You should feel free to share your own view of religion as they share theirs. It should not be a fight over who's right and wrong; if you can accept what they believe, they should accept what you (don't) believe.

My own parents are accepting although we believe different things. I hope you have the same good fortune.

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Posted by allofus Apr 14th, 2009 at 5:41PM

If you are truely an athiest what should it matter if you tell them or not. You only have this one, short, little life to live so do not be restricted by the constraints of what others may think do as you wish. Why limit yourself by restraints of personal relationships and self-imposed culture taboos, if you hurt or damage someone else that is there problem not yours you only have the now there may not be a tomorrow. Tell them and let the chips fall as they will, do not limit yourself by what others may think of you, in the end it all does not matter anyway. As an athiest it will all be over and meaningless soon. Only those who hold out hope that there is a God and there is more to life than this short exsistance on earth, have a moral and spiritual obligation to each other. For you as a true athiest "Eat, drink, and be merry for tomorrow may never come." Just some stuff to think about.

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Posted by COOLPENGUIN Apr 14th, 2009 at 5:06PM

Nahh, when they get to Heven and learn that you are burning in Hell, they will figure it out.

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Posted by kirkandspock Apr 14th, 2009 at 4:50PM

First, do you know what an Athiest really is? Do you meet that criteria?

Second, do you know what faith your family is and why?

Third, would this distinction in any way cause a separation in your family's relationship with each other?

When you completely and honestly answer those three questions, there will be no doubt in what you should do. In short - don't let other people make up your mind for you concerning religion and family. They won't have to live with it., you will.

Don

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Posted by jasmom Apr 14th, 2009 at 4:00PM

Why not?

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Posted by thehippy Apr 14th, 2009 at 3:14PM

depends on you!, that's your decision.

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Posted by Jadea Apr 14th, 2009 at 3:03PM

i did. but only when it came up in a conversation. i didnt want to just say it. for me that would seem like pushing an opinion. if it comes up be honest and thats that. just explain your point of view and hopefully, though they may not understand, hopefully they will just accept it.

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Posted by drix Apr 14th, 2009 at 2:44PM

Sure, why not?

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Posted by Tibicina Apr 14th, 2009 at 2:43PM

You could start off by asking them why they believe in God, and listen to them. Then they are more likely to listen to your point of view. You must listen to each other and then decide for yourself. I myself believe in God, but I know He has given us free will and does not force Himself upon us although there are many Christians and denominations who would have you believe otherwise. I know only from my own personal experience that He exists (not from any form of indoctrination),

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Posted by knownow Apr 14th, 2009 at 2:36PM

No. Are you looking to provoke, worry, shock or annoy them?
Time will prove or disprove your belief when you have some life experiences.

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