I wanna be an atheist (personal reasons and for the love of f**k don't ask me why coz I ain't tellin' anyways) and I wanna tell my parents but I'm afraid what they might think about me (my parents are Catholics) Oh yeah, and how do you convert?
2007-11-08 00:47:40 · 25 answers · asked by fascist killer 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You just need to send me your bank details and a sample signature..........
2007-11-08 01:04:37 · answer #1 · answered by Cotton Wool Ninja 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Conversion is a personal decision that doesn't require any specific act. If you don't believe in God, then you're an atheist.
As for telling your parents, they probably will freak a bit. The catholic faith is strong for most followers and they'll have specific beliefs about your fate if you decide you're an atheist. If you feel it's necessary for you to tell them, then there really will be no easy way to do it. You'll just have to do it and hope for the best.
Personally, I wouldn't confess my personal beliefs to my parents if I chose to be an atheist. I don't know how old your parents are, but telling them something very upsetting like this probably will be will cause them stress and emotional pain. It wouldn't be worth it to me to tell them. I'd figure it's no one else's business but my own and you never know what thing might stress your parents into a heart attack, so, definitely not worth it to me. However, it is your choice and only you will be able to decide if the trauma and drama i worth it to have that fact about yourself known.
Good luck.
2007-11-08 08:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by Top Alpha Wolf 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If they are "good" catholics you might want to wait until you move out before you tell them. Unless you have somewhere else to live or you like the idea of living on the street.
2007-11-08 09:00:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not like you have to take an oath for atheism. Just stop going to church and start following logic. As for your parents, they will love you no matter what and if they hassle you about it, just don't bring it up and ignore any catholic talk they make.
2007-11-08 08:52:13 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah H 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why tell your parents..if you do be kind. How do you convert???? What do Atheists have some fancy temple somewhere, that I don't know about? Are you expecting some initiation? You just are an atheist..there is no trimmings or group pot lucks....Is there???
2007-11-08 08:58:11 · answer #5 · answered by PROBLEM 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You don't convert, as its not a religion. Being a non-believer only requires not believing. But, you can tell them that being threatened and bribed into believing in "God" is wrong, your tired of religious hypocrisy, and you would prefer to think for yourself.
2007-11-08 08:52:34 · answer #6 · answered by justin_I 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if you do not believe in God then you are an Atheist. But if you are of a certain age and live at home with your parents you might have to live by their rules and attend church with them. they can not force you into believing in God but they might be able to force you to attend church, if that is their belief.
2007-11-08 08:57:22 · answer #7 · answered by just because 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What religion you choose is your business. Don't let others decide for you what you believe in. One thing I hate the most is someone trying to force their belief or religion down my throat.
2007-11-08 08:54:19 · answer #8 · answered by nutty 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
see what the devil (Satan) will says in the day of judgmentn the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was Allah Who gave you a promise of Truth: I too promised, but I failed in my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to call you but ye listened to me: then reproach not me, but reproach your own souls. I cannot listen to your cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in associating me with Allah. For wrong-doers there must be a grievous penalty."
you are going wrong trust me go back to Allah you will have a peace of mind
2007-11-08 09:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The grass is not greener on the other side of the fence...
Give your parents some credit... they may not like it, but they will understand. You just may find out they were right after all...
2007-11-08 09:03:31 · answer #10 · answered by Bill Mac 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
do what i did
... I started questioning them ... here and there... pointing out the things i thought were wrong... I didn't argue, i just let them know... I sat and waited for them to explain and give me their opinions, then I said why I think it makes no sense... of course you need to do your research here and not just say BS... try it...
2007-11-08 09:02:05 · answer #11 · answered by Geist König 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋