Advice for a Closeted Minor

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Advice for a Closeted Minor

I'm in need of advice; I am a closeted atheist in a Christian household. My faith was unwavering until I thoroughly read the Bible, which led to a series of questions and answers that made me the humanist I am today. While a handful of people know the truth, the most influential people in my life, my parents, don't. When transitioning to a vegan diet they blamed the entertainment industry, forced me to eat dead animals, and threatened to take me away from Hollywood. While I realize this topic does not concern religion, I'm afraid that they will associate my atheist beliefs with Hollywood, giving them further reason to remove me completely from the situation. If they've already taken offense to beliefs contradictory to their own, should I wait to tell them? I'm willing to do anything as long as I remain in the entertainment industry. Also, is there any legal authority I have as a minor should I be forced to do anything against my will that concerns religion?

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Jeff Vella Leone's picture
It could be that the vegan
ThePragmatic's picture
If you tell them, you need to
Stu. K.'s picture
Perhaps ask them why/how they
Jeff Vella Leone's picture
The problem is that if he is
Nyarlathotep's picture
BelleMarie - "Also, is there

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