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Worst case scenario for coming out to my Girl friend as an Atheist?

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  1. MouseKeeper

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    Hey guys. I've decided on Wednesday to be an atheist, and I came out to my mother already. I have yet to tell my Christian girlfriend. Are there any atheists here who been through the same worries? What's the worst case scenario for coming out to my girlfriend as an Atheist? Thanks a bunch.
     
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  2. Tectonic

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    Worst case? I guess being kicked to the curb.
     
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    Worst case? You find out she is not a supportive or open-minded person and get rid of her and get on with your life.
     
    #3 gazwkd, Jan 16, 2015
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    This.
     
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    I can't imagine living somewhere where not believing in god is a controversial thing

    I hope your gf is ok with it
     
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    'coming out' as an atheist? the concept of that is totally backwards. when I meet people here, I just assume they're an atheist or at the very least non-religious. that seems to be the norm in these parts.
     
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    It should be entirely possible to maintain a relationship with someone who doesn't share your faith or religious views and I hope that's how your girlfriend sees it. My partner doesn't share my faith, but it hasn't ruined us. Sure, we've had some very interesting 'conversations', but I actually appreciate his challenging questions. Even though it hasn't resulted in a meeting of our minds, it's helped me to consider my beliefs more carefully. I see that as a positive thing. :slight_smile:
     
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    Did I mention that I like you? :icon_bigg
     
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    Great minds think alike. :wink:
     
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    Upstate NY has quite a few Christians. Personally, it would be hard to date a non-Christian or an atheist. If they believed in Judaism, that would be fine though for me.
     
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