num_pages: 154
description: This essential guide to coming-out as a non-believer has been written to make it easier for atheists agnostics freethinkers and non-believers of all ages and backgrounds to be open about their non-religiosity while minimizing the negative interactions in familial social and professional circles. As a survival guide for non-believers who wish to come out this book provides advice and resources for those interested in publically rejecting religious dogma as well as real stories from non-believers who have experienced coming-out to less-than-supportive family or friends. Whether you're new to disbelief and looking for the cleanest possible break from your former faith or you're a lifelong atheist who wants to establish a sense of community with like-minded people this guide provides useful resources including: tips for handling potential conflicts with believers the author's answers to some of the most frequently asked questions on behalf of believers and numerous references to support groups services and advocacy organizations dedicated to non-theists. From dealing with grief from a secular perspective to handling potential clashes in religious worldviews between significant others this book offers multiple perspectives from non-religious individuals who have generously shared their experiences to help those atheists who may find themselves in similar situations.
language: English
title: Mom, Dad, I'm an Atheist: The Guide to Coming Out as a Non-Believer
publisher: Dangerous Little Books