2007-12-06 11:24:53 · 22 answers · asked by mintman123 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
most people will say go for it, but i'd advise caution. start out with something vague, like "I have doubts" or "I'm not sure" and work up from there.
i only say that because it's your parents. good luck!
2007-12-06 11:29:19 · answer #1 · answered by Brendan G 4 · 2⤊ 3⤋
2 issues. first, once you have set your techniques on one particular element, you're unexpectedly enormously much rapidly closed minded to different ideals. so overlook approximately the different religions, that could pastime you if your techniques is lifeless-set on one, because of the fact those exciting matters are off limits till your head shrinks back to versatile stream, which it may desire to not at all in case you have unexpectedly pronounced "no" to the international's many ideals. 2nd, and this is the somewhat significant one you are able to desire to keep in mind. at your age, there is not any way you know what you're, who you somewhat are, or what's somewhat authentic in existence. its impossible! yet don't get too mad, this is component to the relaxing! you're actually not meant to! you're meant to get annoyed, ask questions and save attempting to determine it out. heavily, any below 25, something you call your self is purely a label, like an act. and below 30, its purely a mysterious activity people play and individuals rarely ever know they are doing any of it. and no person is conscious if there's a God or no longer. its purely that some circulate with and a few circulate against. and the two sides have doubts each so often. purely loosen up and ask greater questions. its greater desirable that way. attempt to stay out of challenge, too. actual everyone continuously informed me that. it probably labored, too. oh yeah and additionally you purely get one relatives till you're married your self. till you're celibate. no longer too a lot of those these days, might think of.
2016-10-19 11:15:35 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you still live in their house, I would keep that little secret for a time when you no longer need to. The reaction of ultra religious people when told that an atheist lives in their house could tend toward the extreme.
2007-12-06 11:35:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It all depends. If you are an adult. Then you can just sit them down and tell them. If you are a kid. You might want to ask them questions about their faith. That way you can express"I just don't get it". You could then ease them into not believing,period. Either way, I would tread lightly. Parents raise their kids to do as they see right. They may feel like personal failures, if you take another path. My parents reacted to my having expressed different beliefs, in this manner.
2007-12-06 11:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by paula r 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wait until you're out of the house. Unless they happen to be open-minded and accepting along with ultra-religious, I doubt they'll take to that kindly.
2007-12-06 11:32:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
if you are atheist then be pragmatic. consider the implications. if you dont believe in god then praying to him shouldent be no more than an anoyance. wheigh the bordom of going to church against having a jihad in your livingroom. you could always tell them later when they cant ground you. ofcourse it depends on your views on lying...
Mom:do you believe in jesus hon? You: Yep!
Mom:how many beers did you have? You: just two. honest!
its up to you
P.S. Dashes idea was great too. tread carefully
2007-12-06 11:44:10 · answer #6 · answered by oliver h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Test the waters first. Tell them you are having a minor religious crisis (any contradiction in the [insert religious book here] will do); if they freak out, never mention it again.
2007-12-06 11:37:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dashes 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
DOn't jsut tell them that, it will crush them. Try to start conversation and get them into doubths about thier own faith and how they aproach it.
Ask them when bible was written, by who.. questions that at least will stick to thier mind on the background even if they won't admit it.
2007-12-06 11:32:43 · answer #8 · answered by PicassoInAction 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you live with your parents..and they support your hungry mouth and give you shelter etc.. you probably should just simply respect their views ..save up enough money to move out when you are of the right and legal age to do so..and then move out ..still being respectful of what they believe as you hope they would be respectful of what you believe.
2007-12-06 11:31:32 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa of America 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I wouldn't. Think about it. What possible good could come from telling them something like that?
2007-12-06 11:35:25 · answer #10 · answered by fiacharrey 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there would be much point in that. I'm an atheist and I don't tell anyone unless they ask.
2007-12-06 11:28:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋