I'm really depressed

[Keyblade_master uk]

Heya, I been really depressed lately. And thats my reason I haven't visit the forums much.

Its because I'm not getting along with the family much. Especially my dad, He said a nasty thing some time ago.

I am a muslim, and I don't like the beliefs of it. But My dads said if I stop being a muslim, he won't see me or talk to me anymore. And all the inheritence I'm getting he going to give to poor people (not that I'm bothered really, People get top sucess with not a penny at a start from their family).

But the problem is, Am I doing the right thing? I don't know, I ain't bothered about Hell or heaven, but should I blow my dad off like that.

[DragoonKain]

I'm not really sure what to tell you here. Your religious beliefs are something very personal which cannot or should not be forced upon you by anybody. However, alienating your father (or your father alienating you, as it would seem) can't be a good idea either for your future (and I AM talking about monetary circumstances). While parent<-->child relationships are important, finding a set of beliefs that suits your lifestyle is arguably more important. If Islam isn't your thing, I applaud you for standing up to see what else is out there.

As for being depressed, there isn't all that much you can do about the piling stress that's adding up. Try to occupy yourself with things that make you happy. Talk about your problems to others (like you're doing now). You could (although I know you already have) try reasoning with your father to find out why it's so important to him that you maintain your status as a Muslim. You could assure him that no matter what path of beliefs you choose, you will follow his rules and his moral code for the remainder of time that you're under his roof (as in, don't do anything that would make him cringe).

I dunno, that's my take on things anyway.

[Snaggle_Tongue]

Holy hell, just be glad you don't have MY parents and stepmother.
But yeah, if it's soemthing like that you should ask why you can't change etc. The thing is, if you don't believe, you shouldn't follow the religion. Simple as.. And if you, do, you should. He can't force it onto you - frankly, he's being very unfair.

[Terminal Est]

If your father should disown you for a question of beliefs, then it is my personal moral opinion that he should expect the same. Family is just a word.
But as mentioned already, it is your decision, weather it be based on love, beliefs on monitary circumstances. No one can shun or stone you for doing what you think is best for you, which is, in this type of situation, I woukld think to be the most important.
But again, it will be something you must decide on your own, as just about everything you mentioned is of a relative nature.

[Argo]

I personally always make it a rule to not let anything come between family...but religion is a major effect on how you will live your life forever and even after your life is over it comes into play...but, what you need to decide is what is more important to you...being a part of your family..or being a part of the religion you think is right...i wouldnt waste time thinking of how "unfair" it is...because in the end does that really matter...your dads mind is obviously made up and cant be changed...this is a situtation i would really never want to be in and i hold respect to you for being able to go through it...

[Keyblade_master uk]

Thank you all for the support, I'm just really confused on what to do? BUt thanks for the advice.

You guys and gals are the best