I 'came out' as an atheist.

[John Freeman]

atheists irritate me. the need to "come out" as an atheist is handicapped in my opinion.

but bb

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[mus]

but bb

it's not all of them :(((

[Ronin]

Exactly. If we all got a bible, an assault rifle, and an American flag when we were born, this country would be okay.
I'm loving with you people. I'm not the least bit religious.

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my post history is entirely meta-humor

[Pixel]

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my post history is entirely meta-humor

are you like a spy or something??

[Johnny Blockhead]

I really appreciate all the support you guys have given me. Although it's currently not possible to live with my dad because my mother has the most custody, I will try and encourage my dad to file some papers stopping my mom from taking me out of the academy. Also, I will not hesitate to call 911 if things get abusive.

atheists irritate me. the need to "come out" as an atheist is handicapped in my opinion.

I don't understand, you think that atheists should just hide their beliefs for a majority of their lives?

[mus]

I don't understand, you think that atheists should just hide their beliefs for a majority of their lives?

No, definitely not. But you don't have to be showy about it. Unless what you're doing or discussing warrants mentioning your beliefs (or lack thereof) I see no need to bring it up. And if you know that it conflicts with your parents or the people around you it's a dumb thing to do. Like, I may be a Baptist, but I don't go around flaunting it unless it's warranted.

[heedicalking]

his school didn't "convert" him, but internet culture probably had a lot to do with it lol

[Dodger]

his school didn't "convert" him, but internet culture probably had a lot to do with it lol

this is actually most likely the case

the internet made me a greater skeptic of everything

[Arekan]

why do people even give a stuff about what created what
setting a bunch of rules on how to live your life is stupid too, if you need a set of rules to run your life correctly instead of using common sense your doing it wrong

christianity is one of those things where when people die, their family doesn't have to think of it as them being gone, they can think of it as them being in a better place.

[mus]

christianity is one of those things where when people die, their family doesn't have to think of it as them being gone, they can think of it as them being in a better place.

How is this bad?

[Arekan]

How is this bad?

it's not

people treat it like it's a way of life, and do what op's mom is doing
that's bad

[Foxscotch]

atheists irritate me. the need to "come out" as an atheist is handicapped in my opinion.

no issue with wanting your family to know about (and accept) your beliefs

[Dodger]

why do people even give a stuff about what created what
setting a bunch of rules on how to live your life is stupid too, if you need a set of rules to run your life correctly instead of using common sense your doing it wrong

Common sense is a very subjective term. Even the most secular people comply to societal rules and cues from elders and peers in order to fit in and live their lives "correctly" and be productive in their respective social niche

christianity is one of those things where when people die, their family doesn't have to think of it as them being gone, they can think of it as them being in a better place.

its also a significant cultural pillar with significant literary and historical (no I'm not saying the bible is an infallible historical document but it does triangulate some thing) contribution. Its also the foundation of a lot of the ideas in the USA (every founding father was religious to some degree, yes even Franklin)

it's not

people treat it like it's a way of life, and do what op's mom is doing
that's bad

so you're saying all religious people are bad, or just the ones like OP's mom?

[Tezuni 2.0]

why do people feel the need to 'come out' with their religious or loveual views?

my family is religious, but I never felt the need to tell them I felt otherwise. i think leaving it alone is best, unless you are in a situation where you feel you must address it. (i.e. forced church, but even then...think of it as family time?) anyways it will just distress them, so you better be sure it's worth it.  

[Bomb Kirby]

There are three things I've learned to never discuss with the BLF. These are religion, politics, and my building skills.

However, tell her she needs to understand that freedom of religion is a thing. Then, both of you need to accept and respect eachother's beliefs.