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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was raised Muslim, and always found the concept of jinns really bizarre and weird - sometimes scary, even though there were also supposedly "good" jinn. We were raised to believe in them, although it was less instilled at home, than in sunday school. As an adult I've left Islam, religion, and any belief in any gods, due to all of it just not making any rational sense to me. [/quote] PP 13:36 here. Did you come out to your family about leaving Islam? If so, how did they react? I've basically been an Atheist for over 20 years now, but I've never told my Christian family (not sure, but I think they may suspect). I just go along with the prayers before eating, etc. when I'm visiting.[/quote] Yep, I came out to my family a number of years ago. Interestingly, it prompted some other "admissions" from other family members - that some didn't really believe in Islam, but still believed in a higher power (a generic kind of god, not of any particular religion). My parents were understanding, although we didn't see eye to an eye, the appreciated that my atheism was a personal logical trajectory, rather than a resentful one - I definitely do not resent my Islamic upbringing. I grew up practicing and faithful, though not conservative and fundamentalist. One of my siblings still considers themselves very Muslim, and can be snide and rude sometimes. But they're not someone I hold with respect or integrity anyway, so I can't take it personally. Most of my family have been supportive. Without saying anything, I've kind of weaned myself off or religious things for other people like family friends and extended family - not going to religious occasions (Eid, iftar dinners, etc). Without being overt about it, I think they can take a hint. I make a point out of making sure I'm a strong, decent person on an interpersonal level with my Muslim family and friends, because I know a lot of people find it difficult to think that atheists have ethics. I know that I'm extremely giving, and that my word is always as good as gold. I have integrity, I'm kind, thoughtful, supportive of others, and it's important to me that others know I can be good and decent without religion (and usually more decent, and more good than many of my religious counterparts). I wish you luck in your journey. [/quote]
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