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As I have said on previous posts, I am new to the world of atheism. When I recognized and accepted what I am, an atheist, I feel exhilarated. And, being of this forum of like-minded is a real joy. But, I'm still dealing with issues. Yesterday at our family Thanksgiving, I was asked to give the blessing. I declined using a lame excuse. I couldn't admit to everyone in the family that I was an atheist. How pathetic is that? I'm such a coward! I can be true to myself, but I seem to be unable to be true to others, especially family.

Tomm 5 Nov 24
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You’re not ready to come out yet. It’s ok. You will find the right time.

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Don't worry about it. When they are ready to receive that information, you will give. I never said directly to my parents that I am an atheist, but I declined to go to church, declined to pray, and never talked about religion as an adult.

I can still remember when I (with my two young daughters and wife)was visiting my parents one Christmas, my father said to me: "Do you want to go to church with me, son? I said no. He said, "I worry about your soul" I answered, "You worry about my soul. I worry about feeding my family.' The conversation ended. We never talked about religion again.

Thank your for responding to my post. , you get my self-imposed predicament. I hate not being honest. Now, I understand what homosexuals go through, it's a sad thing.

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could you wish them well without mention of god?

Thank you for responding to my post. I think wishing them well without mentioning God is the best I can. But, I wish I could say to them what I'll say to you, atheist blessings.

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