11-May-2015, 07:55 PM
Warm Greetings to every reader,
I am very happy to be a part of this community. I always wondered if there is any women who is not adherent of religion.
I am born in a Hindu, and that too, in a "Brahman" family which is very religious and conservative. I always questioned the existence of any super power or so called God. I was forced to believe, pray or perform some religious rituals and ceremonies because I am a woman. When I spoke about the equality of all human, i did not receive any encouragement because caste discrimination is prevalent in Brahman community since ages.
My family used to say " one day, you will be a homemaker, you will have your own family..what will your in-laws say if you talk such nonsense(talking against religion)...they will blame us for not teaching you religious and cultural values. Do not think like demons...one day you will be a mother, your children will turn wild"
I tried hard to explain them but my efforts were in vain. All I got was criticism. I decided to move on with the flow but deep down I was still an atheist, a humanist and a feminist. But I was optimistic about getting a life partner who would be a free thinker and would understand and support me. Unfortunately, I was married into a more conservative and religious family. And then the actual struggle began. It was very suffocating to live with such illogical thoughts and follow ridiculous rituals.
Initially, I tolerated the violence but then i had to raise a voice for human rights because I want my child to be a part of a good,logical, liberal and safe society and i cannot achieve it with silence. I am still fighting...it is me versus the whole family
. But I am happy that I could bring some change to my Husband's thinking though I am still struggling. the society I live in just cannot accept a woman who is atheist.
I don't want to force atheism on others..all i want is freedom. Live and let live. Everyone is free to share their thoughts , views/opinions and live the life the way he/she wants. But it should not be against morality or humanity. Everyone should contribute towards the betterment of the society and as we all know charity begins at home. I began insisting on morality and humanity in my family. I fought against superstition and I learnt that it is not easy to eradicate the ills of the religious beliefs so soon. But, I will continue with my revolution as now I knw I am not alone and now I have the space to pour my heart out.
Thanks for creating this community!
I am very happy to be a part of this community. I always wondered if there is any women who is not adherent of religion.
I am born in a Hindu, and that too, in a "Brahman" family which is very religious and conservative. I always questioned the existence of any super power or so called God. I was forced to believe, pray or perform some religious rituals and ceremonies because I am a woman. When I spoke about the equality of all human, i did not receive any encouragement because caste discrimination is prevalent in Brahman community since ages.
My family used to say " one day, you will be a homemaker, you will have your own family..what will your in-laws say if you talk such nonsense(talking against religion)...they will blame us for not teaching you religious and cultural values. Do not think like demons...one day you will be a mother, your children will turn wild"
I tried hard to explain them but my efforts were in vain. All I got was criticism. I decided to move on with the flow but deep down I was still an atheist, a humanist and a feminist. But I was optimistic about getting a life partner who would be a free thinker and would understand and support me. Unfortunately, I was married into a more conservative and religious family. And then the actual struggle began. It was very suffocating to live with such illogical thoughts and follow ridiculous rituals.
Initially, I tolerated the violence but then i had to raise a voice for human rights because I want my child to be a part of a good,logical, liberal and safe society and i cannot achieve it with silence. I am still fighting...it is me versus the whole family

I don't want to force atheism on others..all i want is freedom. Live and let live. Everyone is free to share their thoughts , views/opinions and live the life the way he/she wants. But it should not be against morality or humanity. Everyone should contribute towards the betterment of the society and as we all know charity begins at home. I began insisting on morality and humanity in my family. I fought against superstition and I learnt that it is not easy to eradicate the ills of the religious beliefs so soon. But, I will continue with my revolution as now I knw I am not alone and now I have the space to pour my heart out.
Thanks for creating this community!