I disagree with my parents' religion - what should I do?
I'm in a predicament. Ever since I was little, I'd been following my family's religion and religious practices, but not because of my own consent. When children get exposed to a belief ever since they were born, it is hard to allow them to vieww things from another perspective. Yet, as I'm exposed to more and more different information in school, I'm beginning to see what I really believe in, and I'm finally sure on the fact that I'm an atheist. Both my parents are very devout and stubborn, so I haven't mentioned any of this to them yet, since I know for sure the outcome won't be that "pretty." But because I haven't told them yet, they expect me to go through the usual prayers and things with them just like I used to, yet I don't feel right when I'm doing something i don't even believe in anymore. I'm so confused, I don't know what to do. Should I just go along with it until I go out into this world and have more of my own say, or should I bring it out in a subtle way? Will it further ruin our relationships (which is to say, not that well off anyways)if I tell my parents? Please suggest me on some ways to solve this problem...thank you so much.