I've been an atheist for almost 4 years now and I have never told my parents. I usually just "fake" graise and "fake" praying. I don't think there's a God. But what will my parents think if I tell them?
2007-03-09 06:30:23 · 17 answers · asked by Thunderman 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
They may react negatively, being from what you said they probably are very religious. I was born and raised Catholic, and my Catholic mother does not like the fact that I am a spiritualist & practice other beliefs and integrate it with some of my Catholic beliefs (like believing in a higher power), so to say. You are entitled to your views even if your parents disagree with them. You will got a lot of grief from the beginning but over time if they really love you they'll come to understand and respect your beliefs.
2007-03-09 06:35:47 · answer #1 · answered by Dusk 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was raised in a christian household and as I started to get older I realized that there are way too many flaws in christianity and too many questions that could not be answered. So I told my parents why I could not believe in something that did not make sense and wasn't even slightly beliveable. I presented them with my argument and they actually felt the same way that I did. I am agnostic now and I have never been happier. Good luck!
2007-03-09 14:50:20 · answer #2 · answered by Britni 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm pretty sure they would handle the truth better than any hypocrisy. If you're over 18, it should be strictly your choice in any case. If you're a good person, it shouldn't matter either way.
2007-03-09 14:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by link955 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Simple say what you believe.
Explain everything calmly and make sure you don't insult them.
I only hope within time you return to the hands of our Lord. Remember that God is love.
2007-03-09 14:51:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
You don't say how old you are. That makes a difference. It's best not to lie but if they will be very angry with you then wait until you move out and then do it.
2007-03-09 14:35:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you base your morals on human thinking, then you must tell them. Wait a minute, human thinking supports lying, you may want to keep lying otherwise you might discover you believe in morals supported by a God. Whoa to you when you have just found yourself. Good luck
2007-03-09 14:39:11 · answer #6 · answered by KIB 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
That depends very much on your parents.
2007-03-09 14:43:58 · answer #7 · answered by garik 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should, but if you are doing it just to get a reaction, expect one
2007-03-09 14:34:55 · answer #8 · answered by Tanya Pants 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want you can look at my profile, and write down some of the questions I've asked,a nd ask them to help you find God by answering a few simple questions about the Bible. And everytime they use circular reasoning (i.e. "the Bible says so") make sure you say "whomp-whomp-whoooooomp"
2007-03-09 14:34:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Yes why not
2007-03-09 14:33:32 · answer #10 · answered by Dr Universe 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋