An Outed Atheist

Here's the story so far; I'll try to keep you guys up to date as things progress.

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• christianity

[AntEyeTheist]

Just believe and shut up with all the questions.

If you could resason with religious people there would be no religious people.

[sooperdude24]

As an atheist son of a devout christian mother one thing to remember, your relationship comes first so let the little things slide. You don't need to win every battle, or argue every point. I'm not saying you will or are just from my experience the wilful ignorance can get to you. Some things you may need to take a stand on but this is your mother and fighting over her imaginary friend is not worth it. I'm not saying back down, just pick your fights.

[bi50kenner]

AntEyeTheist is right, family matters much more than getting her to understand.

[CJbass420]

I agree there's alot of bad stuff in religion, and I backed away from it for the same reasons as you, but most christians dont like everything in the bible. They have a right to have their opinions. Alot of the time they cant accept anything else because theyre scared of what else lies beyond.

[GARRISONthe69er]

FUCK YOU!!!

[superdruid999]

well everything evolves, everyone knows that, but that doesnt disp......" then you were interrupted by the phone. does that mean your mom at least accepts evolution?

[pezzamange]

Hey, I hope things are ok with this situation. You'll probably find that some people don't really care whether something is true or not, it doesn't really bother them. That's not just religious folks, I know plenty of atheists who don't really care either, it doesn't really bother them what is true. Personally, I find it massively important, and it seems you do too.

My mum believes in astrology, no matter how many times we talk about it I know I will never convince her she's wrong.

[ruin3r]

It's been said that you can't reason someone out of a position they didn't use reason to arrive at... consequently there's really no way to talk sense to most religious people, they typically believe it because of indoctrination or desperation, neither of which involve rational thinking.

[M0US3P0T4TO]

Beliefs are a dime a dozen, but you've only got one mom. Agree to disagree, relate to each other in love, and stay away from religious topics in conversation. From what you have relayed to your viewers: she has not disowned you, she still shows unconditional love for you, and she is still your mom. Believe me, the situation could be far worse for you than it is. Ask yourself, "Do I want to be right, or do I want to be happy?" Just my two cents.