Religious Freedom

[Alex]

Tracilicious, I disassociated myself when I was 14 and it was pretty stressful. And it is hard because for the most part they are all wonderful people and completely earnest in what they believe and what they believe really isn't all that bad. And while I understand why non-believers find them annoying I also understand why they do what they do anyway and it really is an act of love and compassion for them.

But I quickly learned that religion and an inner certainty that in all likelihood god doesn't exist were hard to reconcile. But it was still a tough thing for a 14-year-old to stand up to his congregations elder and explain that I was pretty sure they (and all religious people) were sharing in a mass delusion.

So, to say it all backhanded, while I think your beliefs are equally silly as what you were raised with, I am glad you have come to terms with how you want to live your live and that is the important thing.

But don't start celebrating your birthday, that is just silliness that should be trimmed from polite society.