What to say or what not to say?
I was raised in a mostly non-religious environment, with all of my immediate family believing in god, but not actually attending church or praying or anything else. However, since I've moved out on my own, my mother has become extremely religious. I have a younger sister that she has been brainwashing into believing in a god, which in and of itself I find annoying--I have no issue with people choosing to be religious, but children far from choose to be indoctrinated. My little sister talks to me about god every so often, and I find myself in a really awkward situation--is it inappropriate to tell her god isn't real? I'm sure my mom would be upset with me if I did that, but I hate having to hear about something I don't believe in or having to nod along in agreement when I don't.
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Feel free to reply to any comment by clicking the "Reply" button.I guess it depends on her age. Some ideas: Just be yourself, maybe just let her know you have doubts. That you want to believe in as many True things as possible and a few false things as possible, you like science and figuring things out on your own. that you love her and want her to be happy. Ask questions: What do you think? Why?
Does she still believe in Santa Claus, The Tooth Fairy, Easter Bunny? Maybe talk about those things instead of making it about God!
Humanity4all
Level 6
Mar 14, 2018
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Why is it appropriate for her to tell you about god but inappropriate for you to say I don't believe as you do?
gearl
Level 8
Mar 14, 2018
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Mea:
It's mostly just difficult because I understand that my mom wants to raise her a certain way and I don't want to overstep that. She's still a little kid and doesn't necessarily understand anything to the contrary of what she is being taught at Sunday school.
You didn't say how old your sister is-If shes over 13 she's going to find out eventually.
sassygirl3869
Level 9
Mar 14, 2018
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Mea:
She's only 4. That's another reason why this topic is so difficult.
ok-I'd answer her questions and not volunteer info till shes older.
I grew up two towns to the East of you -- similar story, but my best buddy was into church (and eventually became a preacher) - we found things to talk about and enjoy that didn't involve religion and were quite happy about it. Be gentle w/ you little sis - and all "believers" -- try to find them another rock to build their life on - education, arts, work - before you wash away their beliefs -- they will eventually see you are correct and thank you for your help.
pops410
Level 5
Mar 14, 2018
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As some of you will know, I am not exactly adverse to the company of a young(ish) black woman.
She is a Muslim. She doesn't go to the Mox, and very rarely prayes (I suspect only in the company of her family).
People have a way of reaching their own beliefs but tend to go along with others for reasons other than religion. (Mer'cains, I'm looking at you.)
El-loco
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Mar 14, 2018
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