I 'came out' as an atheist.

[dudeman162]

I'm not even sure if I should still consider myself a Christian. I do not like the idea of us being created for the sole purpose of worship, nor do I like how any person that is not a Christian(no matter how good they are) are going to suffer eternal punishment. I also don't believe that God will disallow homoloveuals in heaven.


But I still get pissed off when I see atheists bashing Christianity , so I dunno.

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[ultimamax]

I'm not even sure if I should still consider myself a Christian. I do not like the idea of us being created for the sole purpose of worship, nor do I like how any person that is not a Christian(no matter how good they are) are going to suffer eternal punishment. I also don't believe that God will disallow homoloveuals in heaven.


But I still get pissed off when I see atheists bashing Christianity , so I dunno.

doesn't mean you shouldn't be an atheist. just means you shouldnt be an starfish.

[dudeman162]

doesn't mean you shouldn't be an atheist. just means you shouldnt be an starfish.

But even then, I love the idea of an afterlife. I don't want for my life to end, and that would be it. I doubt my life is going to be interesting in the long run, so I have the afterlife to look forward to. So even if I do leave Christianity, I probably will hold on to the belief of an afterlife.

[bloody jumper]

But even then, I love the idea of an afterlife. I don't want for my life to end, and that would be it. I doubt my life is going to be interesting in the long run, so I have the afterlife to look forward to. So even if I do leave Christianity, I probably will hold on to the belief of an afterlife.

I won't try to convince you, but it isn't pretty what happens when we die from an atheistic point of view. The look of a life after death is very VERY tempting and it makes us feel safe and looked over, but what I think what happens when we dies is nothing, and when I think about death and start to find fear in it I always think 'Did I care that I didn't exist before I was born?' no, I didn't and the fear subsides.
sidenote: Writing this while extremely tired, please forgive any spelling/grammatical mistakes.

[ABlockOfCheese]

i think he just means that the parents can raise their kids on the same foundation they are on, because if that's the way the parents were raised they really don't know much different.

[GhostStar]

I understand why your mom reacted that way.

she is scared that she wont get to spend an eternity in heaven with you. For a christian mom this is prolly one of the worst feelings they can experience. She is so scared, that she is trying to think of ways that this could have happened. She doesnt want it to be because "you" decided to be an atheist,  so she is thinking of a way that would make it "reversible" or make it not your "fault".

when she told you that atheist were scum bags, she was trying to convince you not to be one. She is scared and emotional so this is really the only thing she can come up with atm. Thats why it sounds so stupid.

whe she told you that you are going through a stage, it was an attempt to make herself feel better. A way to reasure her that her little boy isnt going to go to hell. She is so emotional that she cant comprehend the fact that you would go to hell.

What I suggest doing is reconsider your desicion to be an atheist. I know that it may not be what you want. But its what I advise. But if you refuse to come to faith, then I suggest becoming closer to your mom. Im nota master when I comes to women, but try to do more things with her. Try taking her places and spending lots of time with her. This will make her feel better and help with your relationship. Its certainly better than distancing yourself from her.

[Char]

What I suggest doing is reconsider your desicion to be an atheist.

Yes, the first thing to do right after you change beliefs is to immediately change back, especially after hearing your mom be hurt over it, so she could think that you're just saying it to stop her from being sad.

[SquartleTurtle]

sounds like your undecided more than anything

[Rockinboy2000]

What I suggest doing is reconsider your desicion to be an atheist. I know that it may not be what you want. But its what I advise.

or just, be atheist and not tell her

personally im agnostic more than anything

[Crispy_]

you don't simply "change beliefs" overnight

that's like saying you can change your special interest in a snap of my fingers

[Harm94]

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

Guys, I am a national socialist.

[Crispy_]

Guys, I am a socialist.

that's not a religion you stoopad

[Epicduke]

Guys, I am a national socialist.

:OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Yes, the first thing to do right after you change beliefs is to immediately change back, especially after hearing your mom be hurt over it, so she could think that you're just saying it to stop her from being sad.

hey, i had an agnostic phase for like half a year, then i realized i was just going through some weird phase (don't know how to say it)

[XR-7]

I won't try to convince you, but it isn't pretty what happens when we die from an atheistic point of view. The look of a life after death is very VERY tempting and it makes us feel safe and looked over, but what I think what happens when we dies is nothing, and when I think about death and start to find fear in it I always think 'Did I care that I didn't exist before I was born?' no, I didn't and the fear subsides.
sidenote: Writing this while extremely tired, please forgive any spelling/grammatical mistakes.

From the way I see it, atheists believe that religious people can't get over the fact that their mind "ends". They think there will be no such thing as thought processes because your brain can't make them anymore. I haven't read up on it, although I should, but I haven't read many of the arguments against "afterdeath hallucinations" from people who have been medically dead and were able to be revived.

And Johnny, be careful what you say to your mom. She's going through a rough time right now that she may never get over completely. Be gentle and reassuring.

 If anyone says things like, "Well she shouldn't be religious so that's her own fault. Lay it out on her!" Either here or in real life, just remember that this is your mother who loves you and is doing what she thinks is/is best for you.

[GhostStar]

Yes, the first thing to do right after you change beliefs is to immediately change back, especially after hearing your mom be hurt over it, so she could think that you're just saying it to stop her from being sad.

OP said hes been an atheist for as long as he can remember. Hes not changing, and then changing back immediately. Im evangelizing. Dont change religions to make your mom happy. Do it to save your soul and so you can spend an eternity in heaven.

or just, be atheist and not tell her

personally im agnostic more than anything

that would be hard

you don't simply "change beliefs" overnight

that's like saying you can change your special interest in a snap of my fingers

no you dont. It takes time. Im suggesting that op take the time to find God