braithwaite:


Gbam..you crack it

nnamdibig:
That's the path you choose so don't complain. Our society is not ripe for such.


again if your parents believes that God gave them all they have, as an atheist, you don't deserve anything from them na!!!!

aaronson:
Op I suggest you pretend and blend in with them, you will not be with them forever. My parents never liked my idea of Atheism initially but the day I HUMILIATED their pastor during service, they start to respect my idea about Atheism and my dad even stopped church.

My advice is pretend to do every religious participation you told to do just for camouflage, You know yourself outside their roof.

Lincolnburrows:


how did u humiliate their pastor? I would like to hear the story

anonym0us:
I'm from a Christian home but since my childhood I find it hard to be in any religion..i was always forced to go to church.sometimes my mum will invite the pastor and prayer warriors to conduct a deliverance section on me but still I'm always skeptical about religion..now I'm old enough to decide what I need and the kind of spiritual or non spiritual life I want to live but my parents always treat me like an outcast whenever I'm around . They even threatened to disown me if I don't get baptized...

plus other things I wouldn't like to mention
please how do atheist in the house cope with this kind of situation

sonOfLucifer:

Saul killed thousands, David tens of thousands, Yahweh millions of thousands. Satan is the good guy in the Bible. All classy and mysterious. Wonder why the angels who rebelled against 'The Most High' remained so loyal to Satan? He knows how to take care of his own.

allanphash7:
Are you saying that you also believe in Ogun or what do you mean by ogunlade ?

luluosas:
My God is the creator of heaven and earth. Jehovah is His name and He rules over the affairs of men from heaven. Take care

anonym0us:
I'm from a Christian home but since my childhood I find it hard to be in any religion..i was always forced to go to church.sometimes my mum will invite the pastor and prayer warriors to conduct a deliverance section on me but still I'm always skeptical about religion..now I'm old enough to decide what I need and the kind of spiritual or non spiritual life I want to live but my parents always treat me like an outcast whenever I'm around . They even threatened to disown me if I don't get baptized...

plus other things I wouldn't like to mention
please how do atheist in the house cope with this kind of situation

anonym0us:
I'm from a Christian home but since my childhood I find it hard to be in any religion..i was always forced to go to church.sometimes my mum will invite the pastor and prayer warriors to conduct a deliverance section on me but still I'm always skeptical about religion..now I'm old enough to decide what I need and the kind of spiritual or non spiritual life I want to live but my parents always treat me like an outcast whenever I'm around . They even threatened to disown me if I don't get baptized...

plus other things I wouldn't like to mention
please how do atheist in the house cope with this kind of situation

Tinyemeka:

Does he take care of you?

In what way?

Maximus85:


They should take you to a psychiatrist.

sonOfLucifer:

For not seeing things that can't be seen?

gameaddict:
Atheists or those questioning their faith are usually advised to keep their status secret while they are still dependent on their parents or other family members.

You should not reveal your preference/status from a point of view which puts those you depend upon on the defensive. Don't even try to create religious arguments if the result is to prove them wrong immediately. Always start with simple, non argumentative questions, learn about their stance. If they appear to be dogmatic, be extra careful.

If OP isn't dependent on his/her parents, no need to worry. Stop arguing religion with them, stop making fun of them if you are, instead, start asking questions (smart questions that makes them feel like you really want to learn) and listen to what they have to say. Tell them you will think about it and do. You don't need to come back with something that makes them look foolish, instead, point out that their point may be valid but non universal, etc, and put in your own experience and why you have your own views. Don't argue, strive for peace.

If OP is still dependent however, keep things on the down low. If you've told them they are wrong, misinformed etc, apologise. Tell them you are sorry and would love to learn about their perspectives but that you won't like to be forced to accept what they believe without giving you explanations on why they believe it and time to consider their explanations.

If they tell you that the bible or Quran is the only proof they need, don't argue. Tell them about the history of how books like the bible and Quran were written, the oral traditions and time lags, the difficulties in translation, the differences in opinion/translation and tell them that is why you have trouble believing it immediately. If they are smart parents who are capable of learning, they will understand and also try to learn why you think the way you do. If they are dogmatic however, shut up, participate in non-harmful events they force you to, bide your time, and one day, you'll be independent and free to do what you like.

mrwonlasewonie:
exactly. By now they should know force doesn't work on children. Examples abound every where

Look at Michael Jackson the son of Jehovah witness parents.did he become a Christian
Look at all this rappers that their moms forced to be in the choir. They ended up singing vulgar and lewd rap songs
children of pastors end up living completely opposite of what their parents preach
but I wonder why parents don't see in between the lines that their children are pretending just because they're still under their roof without knowing that there's always an inner self will in every human being to live the kind OF life he chooses to live

By the way the girl that I said walked out from the pulpit,the parents never pierced her ears now she has several ear lobes and tatoos.

Unfortunately african parents think force works for everything

Several ear lobes and tatoos! She's already lost never expected her to take it this far.... The problem with us is that we over-do things, we are far more religious than those who brought it to us, funny how they're more developed than us, i know some friends who have already laid down a list of what they'll stop doing once they leave home, right now, they follow every rule and so on but once they leave, It is finished

sonOfLucifer:

For not seeing things that can't be seen?

Maximus85:


Yes, for saying there's no air just because he can't see air.

sonOfLucifer:

You don't need faith to breath. Don't be silly.

GloryIsaac:


Several ear lobes and tatoos! She's already lost never expected her to take it this far.... The problem with us is that we over-do things, we are far more religious than those who brought it to us, funny how they're more developed than us, i know some friends who have already laid down a list of what they'll stop doing once they leave home, right now, they follow every rule and so on but once they leave, It is finished

kilo4sure:
This is what is called atheist persecution, lol. Trials and temptation of your faith my brother.

jojosweet:
or lack of

Maximus85:


See who is not stupeeeed.... So what do you need to breathe?

anonym0us:
I'm from a Christian home but since my childhood I find it hard to be in any religion..i was always forced to go to church.sometimes my mum will invite the pastor and prayer warriors to conduct a deliverance section on me but still I'm always skeptical about religion..now I'm old enough to decide what I need and the kind of spiritual or non spiritual life I want to live but my parents always treat me like an outcast whenever I'm around . They even threatened to disown me if I don't get baptized...

plus other things I wouldn't like to mention
please how do atheist in the house cope with this kind of situation

Busayorafael:
Hi Op.
I understand how tough African parents can be. They are your parents, and you will sometimes have to succumb to their wishes.

It won't take anything away from you if you get baptized. You don't believe in their god, right? Going for baptism won't affect you in anyway. It is just a placebo they believe; do well to satisfy them(your parents)

I'm a freethinker myself, and I still go to church. Why don't you become a Christian till you're old enough to settle down on your own? #JustSaying

Armstrong508:
all you need is your life

mrwonlasewonie:
exactly. Religion IS personal just like the kinds of clothes you buy,who you choose to marry,who you choose to give your virginity to etc.they're not things YOU force on kids.they end up rebelling and go overboard when YOU can no Longer control them.moreover control of children is just for a period of time.maxim of 13 years.

But when YOU tell them they feel they know it all

Nah, African parents are always correct, there's no need argueing that.. You only become correct when you're no longer under their roof .. Simple .


To those shouting '"Its only in the south and all that b.s'", Sentiments aside...How has your Fanaticism developed the North , How has it allowed you to think your way out of the current mess this country is in If we all could put in the same effort we put in religion to develop this country, we would surpass even U.S in no distant time.

GloryIsaac:


Nah, African parents are always correct, there's no need argueing that.. You only become correct when you're no longer under their roof .. Simple .


To those shouting '"Its only in the south and all that b.s'", Sentiments aside...How has your Fanaticism developed the North , How has it allowed you to think your way out of the current mess this country is in If we all could put in the same effort we put in religion to develop this country, we would surpass even U.S in no distant time.