re: Raising a child in a non religious home with a very religious extended family

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No one in either mine, or my wife's family knows our beliefs, or lack of belief concerning religion. We don't consider it anything that we need to announce or share with anyone, especially family.

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This is weird. Tell them where you stand. If you tell them, maybe the religious gifts will stop. My sister is atheist and me and my parents are Catholic and it's not a big deal. Just be honest. You are basically teaching your kid that what you believe (or don't believe) is wrong.