A new group has sprouted up to provide support for recovering religionists. It is a sort of AA for non-theists who need support in overcoming mental abuse as a child or religious follower.
RecoveringReligionists.com offers support to those whose families might not welcome them anymore as an atheist or who might want the social aspect of an organiziation without the mythology.
Leaving religion is full of potential problems, both emotional and practical. How do you tell your elderly parents? How does it affect your marriage? How do you break the news to your religious friends and what if it disrupts the friendship? How to deal with child rearing issues? Who can I talk to about my feelings without being told, “You just need more faith.” Like you just need to be a little more gullible. Recovering from Religion talks about all these and more.
Founded by Darrel Ray, author of the “The God Virus“, RR is a grassroots type organization that is started locally by atheists who wish to meet other atheists and help newcomers transition from a supersitious life to a naturalists way of thinking. Currently there are 9 groups across the US. To start a group in your area, visit the website for further details.
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