Atheism and family shame

Although most of my friends on Facebook come from the atheist and skeptic community, I am careful not to post anything too political or atheistic because of family members (and the defensive reaction we've all come to know and expect from people who imagine themselves saved for what they believe.)But your story is common:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7Peq6lrMxYCheck out other videos of The Thinking Atheist. A lot of people are feeling isolated by coming to the conclusion that what they've been indoctrinated to believe isn't true-- but they are finding each other on the internet. The Atheist Nexus is a Facebook like forum specifically for atheists, in fact. There are lots of places you can be a strident (ha!) atheist without accidentally ruffling the feathers of family members-- you can ruffle the feathers of self important strangers on the internet instead-- and find some awesome, brilliant, funny, honest, like-minded people as well.I use the "Debunking Christianity" website for my most arched criticisms of faith, but there are a growing number of places that allows atheists/progressives the freedom of speech that religionists and Tea Party types have assumed for themselves. When such people inflict their opinions upon me; I consider it a personal invitation for me to give my opinion of their opinion in return. As long as people keep their magical beliefs as private as they keep their fetishes, I'll assume they are rational and/or keep my opinions about their beliefs private as well. I tell people that I'm about as interested in their opinions and beliefs as they are interested in mine. I care much more about the truth. (The atheists are not the ones claiming divine knowledge.)It is unfair. But things are changing. The truth will out.Edited by articulett, : changed "respect" to "expect"Edited by articulett, : No reason given.