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writes:It's no so much of a question that requires an answer, more of a comment with follow-upsI'm an atheistthe reason i don't believe in god is because the world is jacked up. I really don't believe in religion because of what it has done for the world ......Small drawback to being an atheist: I have absolutely no idea how to tell my mom please answer the question
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 June 2009): eternity is a long, long time, never to die, foever, its more than eighty years it doesn't have a number to hold it, like the word esetera,it means, all the rest. In faith you must believe without seeing. If your mom is either a christian or cathlic, it's good that Jesus's body was not found, for if it was found it would mean death it would mean that Jesus sinned, and none could be forgiven through him, if that were the case. Jesus is the new covenant in the bible, a new way to forgive sin in that time to now and until the end of this world. Sence he did rise from death to life, it means everyone would be forgiven if they ask and walk away from that sin, and if they slip, they can still be forgiven until they die. It gives many hope and with hope comes faith. And remember a persons life doesn't have a promise on how long we will live.
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reader, anonymous, writes (9 June 2009): Why do you have to tell her, just keep your beliefs to yourself, there your beliefs after all and no one elses, no need to go shouting them around
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 June 2009):
There's nothing wrong with being an athiest at all- but this lass has stated that she wants to be honest with her mum about something which is very important to her- and people here are suggesting that she lies to her!
It's great that you want an honest relationship with your mum. Maybe you could broach the subject carefully- if she has brought you up to go to church then it would be uncomfortable to keep going if it's not something you believe in. So just tell her that you're at a stage in your life where you're not sure you share the same faith that your mum does, and would like to stop going to church for the time being and be true to your self -unless you were to have a change of heart in the future.
I hope she respects your honesty. If you don't get the responce you'll deserve for being up front and honest about how you feel, at least you know you have tried to do the right thing by her.
Hope it works out okay for you!
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reader, ArmyMedic  +, writes (8 June 2009):
 Don't tell her, religious views are a very personal thing and if you want to be atheist, then that is your choice. If you do need to tell her, maybe tell her you are joining a suicide cult then when she freaks out tell her you are atheist it will be such a relief she won't care! ;p
Or just put up with her religious opinion and respect her until you leave home when you can find yourself and practice what ever you like.
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reader, Legioness +, writes (8 June 2009):
 Whoo a fellow athiest :D luckily for myself, both of my parents are catholic but have never followed the religion and thus left me free to grow up with out being baptized or christened or whatever and make my own mind up about religion. They've always fully understood why I have chosen to be an athiest. I'm guessing that your mum follows religion? In which case I guess she wouldn't be too impressed, so as people have said, why not just not tell her? Or if you really feel the need to then discuss it rationally with her and be careful with your wording so to not offend her beliefs :)
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reader, rocknroll +, writes (8 June 2009):
I think you are yet to young to really know. Heck, society has people in their eigthies who is just as unsure or confused.All this means is that you have more searching and exploring and learning to do. It takes time.I will tell you that I believe in God, but I refrain from all religions, I see it more as a controlling factor upon society. Thank God we are free in this country to choose.Another thing I will say, if you can, is to watch the History Channel. Books Banned From The Bible; Seven deadliest sins are interesting documentries. Take them with a grain of salt, and don't be to quick to believe or discount something, for most of the time, latter on, you will be proven wrong. Take you time and don't be to quick to judge.My take on the Bible, beyond the religious beliefs, is that it outlines our future, from birth to death. No, we will not experience exactly as describe, but the challenges, the feelings, the pains we will.
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reader, athiestbutstillcares +, writes (8 June 2009):
athiestbutstillcares is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for the answers everyone. And yes I'm sure. There is no evidence nor proof and i would risk eighty years of fun even if it means eternal damnation
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reader, kellyxxx +, writes (8 June 2009):
 Why do you have to tell anyone?
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 June 2009): I agree with the anon reader, you don't have to tell your parents, if you feel they'll be offended or upset. Still respect your parents religion, and in a few years if you still feel the same, when you're an adult, you could tell her then.
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reader, josephy  +, writes (8 June 2009):
 honey how could you not to believe in god. who brought us to this world then. think of it things are happened but that doesn't mean we have to lose faith.look around you who made all of this?!not human by sure. it's up to you but its not the right thing.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 June 2009): For religion generally, a person is to teach there kids about it until there 15 and its really up to the person if they want to believe in something or not. Just tell your mom for now I really dont now what to beleive in, I'm lost and I really dont understand why God hasnt done anything. In life theres a lot of test and trials, its not perfect now, and it really hasn't ever been perfect. Suffering has always happened, I think it helps us grow and get stronger. Every lession has a reasion behind it. What ever your religion is read your bible and you'll see suffering and reflect on it to understand why its happening. For my religion personally has a lot of test and trials though the whole thing from the beginning to the end, but there was a lssion behind each one.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 June 2009): Hun everyone has their own oppinions on is God real was science right all along. so many things. but no-one has the same oppinion. i used to be a catholic and believe in god but things happend and you just think there isn't one.that's my oppinion.i mean take the Da Vinci Code a gentleman wrote that book on his OPPINION he doesn't know what's actually happened this is his pure oppinion and people think he's onto something so he's making millions off an oppinion he wrote down into words and laughing with his money because of oppinions.what i'm saying is you're oppinion God isn't real alot of people will agree i'm sure others may not.but that doesn't mean you have to tell your mum. at the end of the day this is YOUR life and YOUR oppinion on the matter.it's up to you what you believe not your parents.they can't force you to believe in God and things like that.you have your own mind this is your mind to choose not not believe in God there oppinion on the matter maybe different but they cannot force you to beleive something you don't truely believe in.i hope this helps and makes sense.
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reader, anonymous, writes (8 June 2009): Your reasoning in expressing your anti-theism outwardly is...?
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reader, Denizen +, writes (8 June 2009):
 There is no rule that says you have to tell your mum everything. Teenagers are supposed to have secrets from their parents - it's part of becoming an individual.
While you are living in your parents' house you are obliged to some extent to fall in with their pattern of life. Just keep you own counsel. You can think what you want and no-one can stop you. You don't need to make a scene. When you get your own home you can start living your own life more fully.
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