i went to a private christian elementary school. it was just the best school in the district. i clearly remember that my mom talked with me about making decisions and that i was old enough to make some and stand up for myself. we had bible study every day and chapel every week. the bible study wasn't so bad. i still remember the books in order and the song that goes with them...
then there was chapel. i sang along sometimes. i never prayed. that was my silent decision. everyone knew we were atheists. we never went to any of the services and we were the people that never said the pledge of allegiance or mumbled along with the prayers. it was awkward.
even now i stand politely with hand to chest every morning when the kids say the pledge. one of the kids called me on it. i told her that i show my respect silently and that i thought it was not disrespectful. and that was that. why is it so hard to be an atheist?
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