I told my dad and apparently I'm not a human being like everyone else anymore. Worst. Decision. Ever. Any help?
Ignore him. He's ignorant to think. If you're a good person and you're happy than nothing else matters. And to the best of my knowlege you are human. Good luck!
yea i'm in the same boat as you. my sister and her husband are basically kicking me out b/c i'm not christian and i have no other family in this state. i found a place to live with a friend but the car i have is in my sisters name. i told her i was moving out and asked if i could keep the car and pay for it every month as usual she said yea. now tonight they are saying no i cant have the car unless i pay the remaining balance which i cant before i move out. i called the bus place and i can get to work ok but cant ride the bus home b/c of the time crap. i have no clue what to do. stay here be forced into christianity, or move home in louisiana and loose my job and leave my friends and get a shitty job there. if i take a cab home everynight it will be so expensive and i only have like 5 or 6 more payments on this car to my sister. and they call themselves christians and apparently i'm the bad person. i dont fucking get it. i pay all my bills on time and help them how ever i can but they want me out if i'm not christian but are making it impossible for me to leave. sometimes .. eww... sometimes. . i just dont know. anyways sorry for the rant. i hope everything gets better for you. i am questioning what i should do.. do i stand by my beliefs.. is it worth all this hassle.. or the gamble of being homeless
ah.. i swear . now it's ok if i keep the car. when i get out of here and pay off this damn car and get it in my name i will no longer speak to my sister or her excuse for a husband as long as i live
can't you just say you are searching for answers, and haven't found any yet? Unquestioned faith isn't worth having. But someone who questions their beliefs, when they do find them, they know it's right. ROFLMAO Very good point, indeed!!
I'm an athiest as well My dad is very active in the church we just don't talk about it and we get along great. and I think the athiest organization if for pussies. Just a bunch of people convincing themselves they made the right decision.
Agreed... It's often said that herding atheists is like herding cats. They don't really agree on anything except sharing a disbelief in god or gods.
Stick to your principles. It can be difficult being an athiest surrounded by fervent religious people, as many through the ages have found. But rationalism will win out. Look at Darwin, he was ostracised for his theories - but evolution, in Europe at least, is now the dominant theory of how we came to be....
I'm more of an agnostic myself. The problem with faith is the organization built around it - I'll believe the way I want to, not the sanitized, polished and regimented way a bunch of Romans (or an English King) tell me I'm supposed to.
When it comes to religious stuff, most parents become quite aggitated if you stray from their belief systems. My parents are VERY catholic, I was raised as catholic as they come.... I told my parents that I had 'converted' (I always feel weird saying that) to Wicca when I was 17, more than 10 years ago, and it's still a hot button issue, although we don't argue about it any more. As crass as this sounds, fuck what your parents think, go with your gut.
There is no need to feel compelled to believe what others believe. Simply be as you will, whatever that may be.
Stick to your guns. I also came out as an atheist and gay in my teens. Both of my parents were "good catholics" all of the verbal lip service that is. They were accepting of everyone and everything if you conformed to their belief system. If you disagreed with their christian, homophobic beliefs you were a horrible person. I totally understand your problem with your parents. They want you to think and act in an "individual manner" as long as you confirm to parental beliefs. At such a young age you may need to be less open about your world view to receive the financial support that they should provide. I say this not telling you to sell out but, religion is one of those hot button issues may cause them to cut off financial support or to kick you out of the home. Please consider your situation carefully. Hopefully, this is just a knee jerk reaction and they will come around and give you the love and support you deserve. I know some posters disagree but, perhaps you should seek support from organizations such as American Atheists Society or secular humanist organizations. There you will find individuals who are also non believers and you will receive support and meet other like minded persons. Additionally, you will learn self acceptance. Good luck but, if your parents do not accept you, fuck it, their loss. Religion is used for corruption and an excuse by the weak. I wish to welcome another young atheist to the wonderful world of non-believers.
