I just wanted to share my story with like -minded people and possibly get some advice.I am secretly an atheist because I live in a muslim country and my family is also muslim.I rejected islam around a year ago.im 15 now and no one knows about my lack of religion.I have no one to talk to about topics like evolution that intrest me as I am afraid someone will accuse me of blasphemy.in my country apostasy is punishable by death and I have to live in constant fear of anyone finding out about my atheism.I feel depressesd and I dont know what to do to improve my situation.if anyone can offer some good advice about what to do it would be great.thanks.
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Being a minor and living in a home where you are dependent on others, puts you in the worst possible position you can be.
The fact that you were able to get on this site is a credit to you by itself.
WELCOME ! Be very careful !
You can talk to us here on the Atheist Republic and most likely other sites on the net, but right now, you're pretty much trapped in your situation.
When you are old enough to strike out on your own, perhaps you can move away from all that oppression and start living your own life.
Please believe me, there is a better way of life in places other than where you are now.
Until then I will be here for you and a lot of others on this site too, I'm sure.
As said, you're to be commended, because you already made the hardest decision: you made your choice; you took the chance and had the bravery to think for yourself regardless of everything around you, regardless of the worst possible form of coercion. You don't need to prove anything more to anyone else. Now, you just need to keep your mind very well to yourself, because you are in no position to take any unnecessary risks. Know and remember this: you are young, your life is just starting, and if you keep your eyes open, the opportunity to get away will soon present itself, sooner rather then later. And I'm not just saying that as comforting words to keep your hopes up. Although I don't know your possibilities, sooner rather than later I'm sure you'll find your way into a university, or a profession or career that will give you a chance to get out without raising any suspicion. For now, don't worry about the present, and start making your silent plans for the future.