omcdurham Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Recently, about two weeks ago, I decided to come out to my parents that I am an atheist. I have been for quite some time, but lacked the courage to tell them. My wife was a confirmed atheist before I was, and I told my parents that I had married an atheist. 2 years went by, and I never told them about my own situation. She demanded that I tell them, since I outed her, Anyway, I was scared to death about telling them that the idea of god no longer concerned me. I broke it to them in an email (as a restaurant manager, I work weird hours), as I was unable to call them for a few days. After getting no response, I became worried. I thought for sure that they had excommunicated me. Turns out that they were completely indifferent and very accepting of my revelation. I guess being married to a scientist lends some credibility to my decision. I quit organized religion in 1999, and became an atheist 4 years ago, and it feels great. And with my parents not giving me shit about it, I am truly happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daedelus Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Welcome to ex-christian! I'm really happy for you! My parents are anything but accepting of my non-religious beliefs. We still communicate, but they don't even look at me the way they used to anymore! Anyway, I think you'll find this a really friendly, helpful, and supportive community. Again welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Moderator florduh Posted August 22, 2011 Super Moderator Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Welcome! Seems like you're one of the lucky ones. I'm lucky too - some people were/are upset with the "atheism thing" but I really couldn't care any less. Enjoy the company of Heathens! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeasabird Posted August 22, 2011 Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Thanks for sharing, welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Margee Posted August 22, 2011 Moderator Report Share Posted August 22, 2011 Welcome Omc! Good to have you here with us! What a nice positive testimony! Good for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JennaD Posted August 23, 2011 Report Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm so glad it went better than expected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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