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Personally, I'd keep it a secret until I am no longer living with them (assuming you are as religious views are regularly made during teen years). If you are out of the house, don't bring it up unless you are asked, but be prepared to take a lot of criticism. Defend yourself, but don't attack them.
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If you really want to tell them ; simply let them know that you have an announcement ... then SPEAK ... What can they do ? NOTHING . It is your choice and NO ONE elses .... BUT: make sure that you REALLY DO believe that before announcing it ... +5
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I understand how difficult this can be. Parents can be absolutely ridiculous about this kind of thing. Sit down with them and tell them straight out that you are not a christian anymore, you are an atheist. Tell them that this doesn't mean you're a bad person. Perhaps they believe the stereotypes about us... Let them know that atheists can be just as kind and loving as christians, ans your relationship with them won't change, you still love them. If you are seriously worried that they will scream at you or react with physical violence, tell them in a public place. Go out to lunch or something. If they are surrounded by people they are less likely to cause a scene. And remember, don't let them bully you into their faith. Good luck.
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How old are you?
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just dont!
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For Christ sake, can't this wait until your parent die.
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Don't worry, every teenager goes through an Atheism stage. It's usually preceded by them reading Nietzsche. Even I went through it.
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Why do you feel the need to tell them? Unless they specifically ask you or invite you to church it is not likely to come up anyway.
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