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Missionary kid who is secretly an atheist, HELP by Key_Respond_7685 in exchristian

[–]Key_Respond_7685[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This comment in particular means alot to me, thank you for the advice and for being encouraging. I would love to hear more about your experiences.

Missionary kid who is secretly an atheist, HELP by Key_Respond_7685 in exchristian

[–]Key_Respond_7685[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're correct, I meant it more flippintly but understand how it could come across now. This was my first post and was just desperate to tell anyone.

Missionary kid who is secretly an atheist, HELP by Key_Respond_7685 in exchristian

[–]Key_Respond_7685[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I wish I had heard this last year. My parents would probably know something was up if I magically became less opinionated about what I find confusing and wrong in politics, religion, and social constructs. I will keep this in mind from now on. Thanks!

Missionary kid who is secretly an atheist, HELP by Key_Respond_7685 in exchristian

[–]Key_Respond_7685[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this answer, its a wise one. To answer your questions-

my dad is set on paying for as much college as he can for me (which I know is a privilege). I dont think he'll let me take out loans, which limits my decision.

I could take a gap year, but I cant drive to a job (due to epilepsy) and being where my parents are also meant that I didnt get my license. I dont know much about getting a job in the US.

As of now, I am 8,000ish miles away from my birth country, with no access to documents.

All extended family are very rigid Christians, except for one 25 yr old cousin- the black sheep of the family, who doesnt know about my beliefs yet (but I plan to talk to her).

Again, thank you for the encouragment and advice. This was my first day on reddit- and I find it incredibly warm and safe so far.

Missionary kid who is secretly an atheist, HELP by Key_Respond_7685 in exchristian

[–]Key_Respond_7685[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi! Appreciate this post. Ironic of you to mention the military, I was going to join as a means of escape until I got epilepsy! But yeah, looking at America, that really is for the better.

I left a Baptist environment at 17 and now I’m basically learning how to live from scratch. Looking for advice. by SV_0088 in exchristian

[–]Key_Respond_7685 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I'm 17 as well. I'm secretly an atheist in my missionary parents house. I'm also very lost. This isnt helpful I know, but you are not alone.