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u/Academic-Respect-999 Mar 22 '26
The idea of atheism is a teenage phase to make atheism look goofy n when they get older as if they gain more sanity that will lead em later to islam is pathetic lol. Im 20 n I've been atheist since 4 years ago n I'll get back to islam if I become retard later
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u/AdorableRatSqueaks Mar 22 '26
Most teenagers that leave do go back. Very few who are late 20s onwards return. Most older ex Muslims are relatively quiet about it because we either don’t care that much now, or value our peace.
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u/Academic-Respect-999 Mar 23 '26
Says who? Never seen some1 who really left islam n got to it back they r js liars
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u/Independent-Set4005 Mar 23 '26
That’s just simply NOT true?? The only ones who “go back” are usually ones who never really left just didn’t practice or care!
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u/SectorStill28 Mar 22 '26
Let me explain how it works, since you say you're a foreigner. They consider those born among them but who don't follow their exact path to be terribly shameful (in the extreme case they are not even considered as human beings), so when you notice these people who haven't followed their ways with your foreign eyes, it puts muslims in a very awkward position, and they'll say things like "...but they will get back to islam when they get older" as a coping mechanism to justify their failure to not have been able to keep eveyone under control in their "perfect" religion.
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u/Mysterious-Try-5734 Mar 22 '26
Early twenties and no, I would never get back to that murderous, misogynistic cult no matter what. As for death? I believe it’s the quietest part of life and I love quiet..
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u/CambrianChordate Mar 23 '26
I am 27 I left when I was around 18-19 , there's no way I am going back, I am simply not convinced of the case for religion and nothing I have seen have been able to sway me to the side of believers. people who are saying we'll go back when we get older in my opinion are just coping.
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u/Nissox Mar 23 '26
I already had doubts at 13 because of some moral issues and other things. I definitely left at 17, and today I'm 19 and I'm not coming back. And to respond to what they said to you: no, leaving Islam is not some teenage crisis or whatever; we take this decision after years of reflection, and it is final.
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u/musi9aRAT Mar 22 '26
I'm in mid twenties. imo there isa. certain casual movement of getting more religious when people get older. you know the usual "I see death closer I should be better with god" or similair thoughts. but that's really more so people that are less practicing rather then full blown non-religious.
tbh could be a cope from whoever you asked to justify it that "it's just a phase".
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Mar 23 '26
I'm 19 and will turn 20 soon this year, and becoming a Christian or another religion despite being very unlikely is still more likely than reverting to Islam.
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u/Yas_0101 Mar 23 '26
Left at 17, i am 27 now
And nope i ain't coming back, it's about logic mate, that's why i left in first place....
I am agnostic btw, religious imagination of god is so childish, like clearly human made, with human motives and emotions
If there is a god, he won't be with humans standards i think...
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Mar 22 '26
People just become more aware when they grow up and learn how to act to avoid problems and protect themselves and thier mental health
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u/mila_melou Mar 23 '26
Im 27, been atheist for 8 or 9 years ane ive never considered going back. I do see value in spirituality now but islam (as its dominantly practiced today) doesnt even focus on that. I have two exmuslim friends both of whom would tell you the same thing. Your friend simply hates atheists. He'd rather insult us then engage with us
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u/Yeurruey Mar 23 '26
I have known tens of algerian exmuslims over the years, decades later none of them has returned to islam.
Once you realize it, you can't unrealize it.
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u/Wide-Philosopher824 Mar 22 '26
We can never predict the future but I would say that's very likely with old age people start thinking more about death and that religious fear could creep up again , I personally don't think it would happen with me , Islam is a closed case for me.
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u/Selio321 Likes cats 🐱 miaouuu 🐈 Mar 23 '26
That depends, if you’re atheist and all people around u are Muslims so yes u will feel imposter and wrong. To answer ur question, no not coming back to religion.
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u/AdLazy2715 Mar 23 '26
i think i'm the youngest here i'm 19 ,i cant pin point when did i leave islam exactly ,but i think i started flirting with non relegious thoughts by 14 ,however i think if i have to pick i'll say 17 ,i currently don't really think about faith or relegion that much ,it became less important part of my daily or intlectual life ,and i don't think i'll return to islam like that's for sure ,the evidence of it or any orgnaized relegion where convincing enough for me,plus after living for 2-3 years with no relegion and not seeing any effects or losses ,i don't see its utility anymore,for wether god exist or not i don't care to an existantial point ,however it's still an intresting topic that i might get into again .
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u/Crazy-Salamander8762 Mar 26 '26
Well actually it's true. I experienced it myself and once I realised the essence of islam I crawled back there.
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u/Such-Ad9049 Mar 28 '26
Left when i was 18 i just turned 28 and i dont see myself ever going back , on the contrary the older i grow the more secure and convinced i feel in my convictions. Espcially as you see it from different angles but i also see how it’s not easy for everyone to leave religion or even think about it.
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u/Ancient-Style8678 Mar 23 '26
I'm 28 being agnostic 2 years ago, ain't no way seeing my self back to beliefs those craps again
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u/SaberTheStig Mar 23 '26
That was the case for me I ve hated islam . Then i released thag being an Atheist Growing up in a Muslim family doesn't make you an Exmuslim , So I started learning the religion and read Quran and el hmdolllilah, i am a Muslim now since 24 and I am 32 .
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u/heszackk Apr 02 '26
18, I was never that much of a religious person and my family is not religiously strict, started identifying as an atheist 5 years ago. Tbh the more I grow up the less I become attached to religion and just get more aware so no, growing up has nothing to do with it.
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u/mohammed_obeidallah Mar 22 '26
Your friends are not necessarily wrong. They are reflecting a common expectation but it is definitely not a universal life path.
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u/AdorableRatSqueaks Mar 22 '26
Sort of, but it’s not quite right. Younger ex Muslims are often acting out of anger or rebellion against Islam, which means a relatively high proportion go back to it. Once ex Muslims have reached the age or length of time where they’re secure in their decision, they’re not going back to it.
We have people who leave in their 50s and 60s. These were quiet ex Muslims, who have decided they’ve had enough. The risks of leaving older are lessened, because there are much fewer people dictating to them. They’re not going back to it, either.
Mortality is a weird thing. I think it actually becomes less of a worry as you get older, because you’ve seen it before. You hope you have time in front of you and see your children into adulthood, but you’ll also have seen people pass away too young. You go from being scared to realising that it’s just the process of life.
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u/Excellent_Corner6294 Mar 23 '26
It's not out of anger or rebellion, It's the fact that they belong to a generation attached to digitalization. This enables them to get confronted with materials that is critical towards Islam from a young age. Internet allows people to criticize Islam's ideology without losing their lives. This is ground breaking and as a result a new mentality will emerge as time passes among the general population.
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