how do i tell my parents i dont believe in god?

Question

their very religious...

Answer 1

Just tell them
don't be surprised if they are shocked though

Answer 2

Why would you? This sounds like a question a pretty young kid would ask. Think about the reasons why you would want to share such a profound statement with your parents. Is it to help shape a better relationship with them or is there a personal reason (ex-for some reason to make them unhappy).
The question of whether there is a God or not deserves long and careful consideration, especially considering every single culture believes in some form of God and always has-I don't think all of humanity could be wrong
. Of course there are a few silly exceptions among us as always(usually the ones who want attention or feel they are independent or superior or are just hurt or angry about the unfairness of life and the ones who just want to live the way they like without interference) It would be nice to believe you had no parents in similar situations would it not? Well, too bad, they are there. It's up to you to make the best of the relationship.

Answer 3

I know how you feel my friend. Today I went to visit my grandma at the hospital. She was thanking god she didn't die. I was thinking "right, without 911 you'd be dead. God apparently had no problem with you dying." I haven't told them about my religious disbelief because they are older people and their minds won't change. It'll only worry them further.

I have told my parents, however. I knew inside I didn't want to live a lie pretending to believe in the god that they do. I began to slowly tell my mom how contradictory some things were. I kept going until I made her doubt enough Catholicism to be pretty much Deist, though she still feels remorse and offended if I laugh at people or Jesus. Finally I told her I chose to disbelieve, and I did that because I felt it was the educated thing to do. She accepted it. My dad believes in some cosmic god like Einstein, so no big deal with him.

I think you should weigh the consequences with the benefits. If you still feel you should talk, slowly make them doubt or at least this'll show your doubt is based on logic instead of demon possessions. Eventually just take the leap and tell them.

Answer 4

You need not tell your parents because it is your conviction.
You keep to it. You are not the first one who did not believe in god
You have company of millions.But always remember that your parents were in the company of Billions of god's favourites. So never disrespect them for their faith.

Answer 5

Just tell them you dont believe in god.

Answer 6

Mine were too. Best to wait until you can manage on your own because they might just boot you out the door. You can start asking pointed questions that can make them start to wonder, but don't give your beliefs away, so it won't be a big jolt when you do tell them.

Answer 7

Just tell them, do not try to hide for they will just find out any way and you will lose their respect. If this is your belief than just go right up to them and tell them this is what i believe, for if you tell them that is at least admirable but if you do not and find out you will have a greater confrontation with them.

Answer 8

If you don't really have to, just don't. My parents don't know I'm agnostic and frankly, it's a lot less trouble that way.

Answer 9

Just say to them that you did not choose to be a christian but are choosing to not be a christian since you are old enough to make that decision.

Answer 10

Tell them you're gay. They won't believe in God either.