Motherhood and Atheism
Well, dear readers, after “finding” my blog again, I have decided to start keeping it up again. A lot has changed over the last 3 years. I’m still working for my local grocer, still as a cashier.
I’ve been married for 2 years to the man of my dreams. He is agnostic, bordering on atheist. He treats me right, quite frankly spoils me rotten! He is just downright amazing!
And, most importantly, he has gifted me with the best thing a woman could possibly ask for: a beautiful daughter. Mini-me made her way into the world March 1st, 2011. She is the greatest thing I could have asked for, ever.
She has also brought a ton of questions to mind about raising a secular child. Do I introduce Santa? The tooth fairy? The easter bunny? Or do I teach her about them as old traditions? How do I answer her questions about her friends going to church?
I have a feeling parenthood will be an interesting journey for the 3 of us. My wonderful husband’s mother is, well, not so wonderful. She is very religious, and just pushes and pushes for us to pray, go to church, become blind sheep again. Sorry, but no. Not interested. I am finally free
of
the oppression, the judgement of religious indoctrination. Why would I want to go back to that? Why would I want to put my daughter through that?
Well, in conclusion, readers, motherhood is calling, and ad challenging as it is, I’m in for a very long ride!
-Atheist mom
I grew up in the 1970′s and I always knew it was my parents behind the tooth money, presents and candy – but that it was our culture to give lip service to the various characters associated with these events.