converting to atheism?

[origamimavin]

my family is jewish, but i don't believe in a god. never have. when people ask me what religion i am, i usually respond with "my family is jewish, but i'm an athiest." i'm 18, and was wondering if there was some way to 'legally convert' to atheism. (i don't care about capitalization or spelling, don't comment about it)

[boozehound420]

i dont think you get anything from being an atheist, and in the same note, there isnt anything different from being a jew a christian or a muslim when it comes to the law

atheist is just a word to describe your belief, as far as i know there isnt say a church you go to learn more about atheist beleifs

[AngryFemme]

There are also no legalities involved in switching your belief system.

(and for that, i am grateful)

[Jesuisqui]

There are some like organizations you could join or something...i think... well good for you anyway (-;!

[This message has been edited by Jesuisqui (edited 07-26-2006).]

[Charchars]

quote:Originally posted by origamimavin:

my family is jewish, but i don't believe in a god. never have. when people ask me what religion i am, i usually respond with "my family is jewish, but i'm an athiest." i'm 18, and was wondering if there was some way to 'legally convert' to atheism. (i don't care about capitalization or spelling, don't comment about it)

just say you're athiest, last time i heard the church was separate from the state.

[The_Big_Beef]

*walking down the street when the religion police stop you*

"Whats your religion son?"

"Ummm my families jewish but im atheist."

"Lets see your papers for confirmation."

"Oh shit..."

And then you spend the rest of your life locked up in the confession booth of a church.

[This message has been edited by The_Big_Beef (edited 07-26-2006).]

[karma_sleeper]

Yeah, I don't really think you have to do anything. But I'm sure there's some group of atheists out there who would love to indoctrinate you to their ways like any religion would.

[Albatross]

The only thing all atheists share is a lack of belief in any gods. The only thing this requires is the ability to think rationally.

[karma_sleeper]

quote:Originally posted by Albatross:

The only thing all atheists share is a lack of belief in any gods. The only thing this requires is the ability to think rationally.

Would you contend that faith does not involve reason and is an irrational act?

[CrazyPsycho_Imp]

quote:Originally posted by The_Big_Beef:

*walking down the street when the religion police stop you*

"Whats your religion son?"

"Ummm my families jewish but im atheist."

"Lets see your papers for confirmation."

"Oh shit..."

And then you spend the rest of your life locked up in the confession booth of a church.

i lol'd -- "legally convert" huh? im athiest, you are what you are, you believe what you believe, there's no 'legal stuff' involved, and if anyone asks you anymore just say "im an athiest", you dont have to bring up your family.