Atheist Homeschool

 Should an atheist family lie or neglect to tell the local members of their community that they’re not Christian? Especially in a community that is overwhelmingly religious. Do we have a duty to be “out there” and shining examples of good people who simply don’t happen to be religious? Or does it even matter? I think the answer depends more upon your personal comfort level with conflict. If you’re the type of person who doesn’t mind the criticism, then go for it. If you just want breezy, superficial relations with people so your kids can play, then it’s probable best not to mention it. Middle school and high school aged kids enjoy debating things, though, and the subject is sure to come up eventually. Children who have been taught to believe in religion, in spite of logic, are often quite confused and angry to hear another perspective. You’ll likely get some angry phone calls. And you might go to hell;)

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