Hi everyone

[Izel]

My name is Izel and I am 21 year old female from beautiful Izmir Turkey. Born and raised as Muslim, (modern muslim though) after I got into college I developed huge interest on science. I studied a lot about universe and evolution and I realized everything I been told growing up was a big fat lie. Even though we're very secular as a nation, leaving the religion is still a big no no in the society. I won't be publicly executed but I'm most likely to lose everyone I know in my life if I fully come out as atheist. My close family knows I am questioning my religion but I don't think they fully understand that I have completely parted my ways with God. Anyone that's in my situation, I'd appreciate if you share your story and how did you came out and what were the consequences. Thanks in advance.

[EquALLity]

Hello, and welcome to the forum! =D

That's an interesting story. I'm not in a situation like that, but I'll try to give input.

Hm... I don't see why you would want to be with a family that would disown you like that, unless you depend on them financially or something?
How has your family reacted to your skepticism so far?

[Izel]

My family is everything to me. And if I come out as full Atheist it will hurt them. I don't really care about other people, outside I often tell people I don't believe in god but family is something you stuck with. Apart from not being there when you need them, even if they need me they would refuse to ask for help from an atheist. We have come a long way from ottoman empire and the sharia law but some habits die hard. Worth atheist is demonized in my country. So for that reason I try to keep my thoughts to my self and try to shut up when religion is the topic because I know I will blow my cover

[brimstoneSalad]

Welcome Izel, I'm sorry about your situation, I hope your family can slowly open their minds.

[TheVeganAtheist]

Welcome to the forum Izel. Thanks for sharing a bit of your story.