Confession of Athiesm.

[Caution]

This is not a religion war. I have my beliefs and you have yours. You don't like mine, you say? forget off.

I determined a while ago that I personally did not believe in God. I had a couple reasons to back myself up, however, I can't decide if it's a smart decision to let it be known to my family and those close to me.

I don't know if I should tell people or not. My dad's girlfriend is a Catholic and goes to church every Sunday and teaches CCD; my dad is a non-denominational Christian and really doesn't do anything to show his Christianity. I don't know what people would think of me; atheism is almost a joke at my school.

Should I confess it? Keep it to myself?

I'm going to a new school next year, should I just come right out with it if people ask?

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[dkamm65]

Tell everyone you know. Don't forget to rub it in their faces.

And welcome.

[Frontrox]

Have fun in hell.

[Makingblah]

I don't believe in god because the bible is really loving stupid. K?

Most of the people who are christian think they are OK and will go to 'heaven', but in all reality if you even read the bible properly, 95% of those people will still go to hell, according to the bible.


Also, I found out something terrible today; they still teach creationism in the Galapagos Islands :(

[Retz]

You dont say you are an Atheist, just say, "I believe in things I can see and touch"

[Harm94]

Welcome to the Athiesm club, snacks are on the table to the left.

[wolfbreeze]

Have fun in hell.

forget off starfish. A belief is a belief. Everyone questions god at some point. If he choses not to believe, his choice.

[dkamm65]

Have fun in hell.

There is no hell.

[Frontrox]

Welcome to hell...Burned cookies to the left, lava pit to the right.

[Reactor Worker]

There is little to gain from exposing yourself. Society isn't ready for that level of tolerance just yet.

[Sirrus]

Whatever you do, don't be a douchebag about it. A lot of time time, half the reason I get so mad at Atheists (dkamm/inv3rted are two that come to mind) is because they're such jerks about it. It's hard for me to make peace with them, but I think my standpoint is "That is what you believe, this is what I believe and I'd appreciate if you respected my views and I will extend the same courtesy onto you". A lot of the time, the majority of Atheists just feel like bashing members of any organized religion and therefore, it's hard for me to respect their beliefs and them as a person, but I try.

So what I'm trying to say is, sit down and have a respectful, calm conversation with your parents about it and ask that they respect your decision. If you have any doubts though, voice those too. I think it's good when dealing with something like this to be 100% up front and honest with someone about this huge decision you are making.

[Darkwarrior]

Have fun in hell k? oh btw the Christian snacks are to the right not left thank you :).  

[Qwepir]

Tell your family so you don't get dragged off to church, but you don't need to tell your friends. And ignore all the cigarettes saying "have fun in hell" because you're an atheist. There is no hell.

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lol @ people telling atheists they will go to hell.

[dkamm65]

There is little to gain from exposing yourself. Society isn't ready for that level of tolerance just yet.

Don't listen to this starfish.^

If the people around you can't accept your beliefs, you don't want them around you anyway.