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[quote=Anonymous]Team Come Clean.

I come from a very conservative family and am now an atheist. You're SILs family seems really deep into the culture that surrounds the evangelical faith and her actions seem very normal to her. I understand your hesitation in coming clean, as I can only hear how such a "confession" on your part will be twisted in her mind, and the stories told. I remember sitting in church hearing all sorts of "stories" about lost family members, and the fretting over their souls.

However, it is important for you and your kids to have frank discussions and set boundaries. It might cause some confusion and conflict in the short term as your SIL may feel put on the defense. But, so long as you make sure that you make it clear that you honor your brother/SILs faith and you want them to honor the fact your do not share it and your time together should focus on other things.

As for your son, you definitely need to have frank discussion with him and encourage his curiosity and questions. Not in a defensive way (there is no need) but in a matter of fact..."this is true for me and I have peace about it" and encourage him to explore those big deep questions for himself. [/quote]

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