2007-08-08 15:36:56 · 28 answers · asked by ? 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
To be honest, for as big a chip on my shoulder as I've got, I would respect his choice because I love him, but if he started preaching to me, that's when I'd start getting really p*ssed. I don't really think it's possible to be a born again Christian and not preach though.
2007-08-08 15:48:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him why, and what experience led him to that decision.
If he was talked into it by a proselytizer, I would try to reason with him using logic.
If he had an 'awakening' I would ask him about the event to make sure he really had an experience worth living for. If so I would accept it, as long as it didn't cause him to isolate himself.
When I went through that experience, I felt isolated from my non religious friends, and gave up many good friendships in the name of God. I still regret it to this day, as I understand how deluded I was.
But I would love an accept my son no matter what choices he made.
2007-08-08 15:42:07 · answer #2 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Anybody who really thinks life is a giant game to test the strength of our ability to believe we should behave good instead of bad and believe in an invisible creator being and if we win we become immortal body-less beings of pure energy, and if we lose our ectoplasmic aura (soul) gets pulled against our will into what is essentially the heart of a raging volcano, where it will feel the pain of fire but never be consumed in it... ...is simply wrong about that. You are strong enough to stand up for your beliefs because you know the above scenario is ridiculously mythological and simple-minded. Pat yourself on the back. Live your own life, and tell the bible-thumper hell-raisers to kiss your sweet patootie, but do it politely the way Jesus would do it.
2016-05-17 10:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by dominique 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That already happened, he was around 30 at that time. He said it was what he was searching for all his life. He's 40 now and I think he realizes it doesn't have all the answers. No preaching from me but, if he ever needs the help of this atheist to go back to the life of a free human being, I'll be there for him.
2007-08-08 15:44:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lionheart ® 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him about his beliefs and try to be open to his new religion. And offer to attend church services with him, even if it was not what I believed in because I would want my child exposed to people and beliefs without my involment, and it is his life and I cannot make all of his decisions for him.
2007-08-08 15:45:52 · answer #5 · answered by piercedgirl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd tell him congrats. I would raise my children to be open to all things. If it feels right to him then it's okay with me. As long as he is a good person and does not hurt anyone.
2007-08-08 15:41:18 · answer #6 · answered by yourguardiandevils 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't give a damn, so long as he hadn't turned into a crazy brainwasher...then we'd have words.
If he treats people with kindness and respect then let him believe what he wants to
2007-08-08 15:40:30 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
thats fair enough, i would encourage my children to explore their beliefs on their own so they can discover themselves and their own spirituality. I wouldnt force my beliefs onto them, because that just doesnt stick.
2007-08-08 15:42:01 · answer #8 · answered by Psychodelic Chicken 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him if it was exactly what he wanted to do and then support him in his choice.. I have raised my children to make their own choices including whether or not they want to join a religious sect or not...
2007-08-08 15:41:47 · answer #9 · answered by Diane (PFLAG) 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I would be more disturbed if he came home and told me he could no longer form the plural of the word "atheist," and forgotten how to punctuate direct address.
2007-08-08 15:39:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋