Absent fathers and atheism

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Absent fathers and atheism

I grew up in a very strong Christian household. I had a lot of questions about Christianity from a young age. My mother is a very intelligent, open-minded woman, but yet clings to her religion. My father was part of my life, but more as a background figure. He never really participated in my upbringing.
It was relatively easy for me to leave the Christian faith behind and become an atheist.
My friends who participate in discussions about science and the inconsistencies and paradoxes in the Bible and religion itself, still cling very much to their faith.
They all had or have strong father figures in their lives.
Can there be a correlation between absent/abusive fathers and atheism? Is it easier for us to shun the ultimate "father figure" because we grew up without a flesh and blood one?

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Sapporo's picture
That may be possible. Perhaps
algebe's picture
@Jax:
Jacqui's picture
I do not at all. But it was
Sheldon's picture
I think the idea it's a
Cognostic's picture
Jax: Interesting area of
Tin-Man's picture
Great topic of discussion

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