[John C.]

I’m 17 and an atheist. I am considering telling my mom and dad, who were raised Baptist and Catholic, respectively, and are now Presbyterians. But when my sister told them, they took it VERY badly. What should I do, or how should I tell them?

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Name : John C., Gender : M, Race : Hispanic/Latino (may be any race), Age : 17, City : San Antonio, State : TX, Country : United States, Occupation : Host, Education level : High School Diploma, Social class : Upper middle class, 

[Chris32204]

I had a similar experience, only my folks were Catholic. What I did was slowly make statements over the course of about a year that questioned religion. When I finally came right out and declared that I was an athiest, it came as no suprise. A publication that may help you is called Skeptical Enquirer. They have a web site and publish a magazine. It is mostly produced by science-minded authors who question faith-based beliefs that have no proof.

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[Laura26076]

If you’re still dependent (financially or what have you) on your parents, you may not want to tell them, if you think they will react negetively. It may sound a little dishonest, but… Your parents seem like they would be less dogmatic because they did switch religions, so maybe they would be understanding. Take it slow. Don’t pull it on them all at once. Think of it from their perspective – this is a big shock for them, especially if they you were raised in a religious household. Maybe even wait a few years until you are out of their household. good luck

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[Daniel]

If I were you, I would wait to tell them once you are independent and supporting yourself. It may seem like you’re being secretive, but it may save a lot of headache. In the meantime, you can test their reaction by talking about your ‘atheist friend’ with them. Remember, ‘He that troubleth his own house, will inherit the wind.’

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