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How do you tell religious people that you're an atheist?

I live in America and am surrounded by Christians.
Whenever I talk about myself to religous people, I want to say ,"I am an atheist". Do you say that? Is there a better way?

Bingogwak 6 Sep 10
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I don't, I just don't think it's worth the aggravation..

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When I lived in Maine, it was pretty easy. But now that I live in Alabama, I avoid religious discussions at all costs.

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i say i don't believe there's a god as we know ,or don't know it!

Gonzo Level 2 Nov 15, 2017
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I say religion is humankind's most destructive invention, and even if there's a god he wouldn't like religion.

Gonzo Level 2 Nov 15, 2017
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You don't. Just say no to their questions and kindly bow out of things. Your a unique person and its easy to be kind to people. Dont try to convince them that your way is the right way. Let them figure it out. Pressuring people is their way of getting what they feel you need. Think about how you finally changed and let them do the same.

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I don't. There is no point in explaining my point of view to a Christian, they will be unable to understand it. I steer clear of them typically, but if I do have to deal with one, I smile, nod, and leave as quickly as possible.

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The question is; How is that anyone's business except your own? I do not require or expect anyone to reveal their religion to me. If it is pertinent to the discussion, I say, " I am an atheist". I do not require approval or sanction.

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When asked which religion I practice I say "None, I am an Atheist."

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Question not asked, response not given. However, if someone does ask (and that is very, very seldom) I have no qualms about giving them the right answer; not the answer they would like to hear. In the apartment next to mine, there is a group of four LDS kids on their mission. I have them over on every other Wednesday and we engage in amicable conversations of religion and leadership. Thus far, there has not been any type of disrespect from either side. My children (15 & 17) are also free-thinkers and they enjoy having the LDS kids over. As a matter of fact, my children remind me to invite them over. As with these LDS kids, I do not hide my being a free-thinker. Closets are for clothes, not for people!!!

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At first I try to be polite and inform them I do not share their views and do not believe in a supreme being or religion. Should they persist I tell them I have up on my imaginary friends when I was 5

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I tell people that I certainly respect them but I personally do not follow their line of religious beliefs. That I have devoted too much of my life and time to allow myself to believe in something that has too much evidence to the contrary.
I also reiterate that religious and spiritual beliefs are extremely personal and that even their own Christian beliefs tell them that their relationship with god is between the two of them

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I dont! I avoid them like the plague!

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I usually say "I'm sorry, but I am not superstitious" because I want them to know that condescending "God bless you" is falling on really barren ground.

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" More power to you. I don't personally believe in God. To each their own. " I don't think iv had anyone disagree with me when I say that.

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Im a Atheist . Easyt way .

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I don't, its no one's business. On the other hand, if I am forced to reveal I usually say "I don't agree with any religious views.

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They tend to figure it out just by listening and watching me.

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I usually just say something deeply critical (sometimes even something derogatory) of whatever religion they adhere to & let them figure it out.

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I only bring it up if they ask, simple because it seems like then that's all they focus on. Like I am ONLY my belief, not the sum of parts

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Same question is mine but I think we can explore us by discussing on social site like Facebook and Twitter or any other but if the government makes a role and give certificate then it’s will be really easy

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I don't. I smile nod and talk about sports scores.

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As a matter of fact, when anyone attempts to shove religion down my throat, I spit it out ASAP. End of story.

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If they ask, I say don't believe in God or Jesus. If it's an issue, no worries. Move along. I dated a great girl who's whole family were very religious. Her father is a pastor. He accepted me completely, we often had long discussions about it, and he understood my point of view and never tried to convert me. He was one of those cool hippie kinda religious guys.

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if asked, I say: I am godless; a heathen; have no belief in God's (plural), anymore than I believe in fairies, goblins and such. Have always been this way. My parents, sibs all a of bunch of heathens too. If, that goes over well. Which often does. And they ask if that means I am Atheist? I say YES, emphatically so! Of course, I am smiling and allowing the person or persons to take it all in, without having to feel defensive. If, they become defensive, I become offensive. Then might say something like: please Don't pray for me, and keep All that dumb ass dog dodo to yourself. Don't want any of it!!!

Plmc Level 1 Nov 7, 2017
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I find that people get more antagonistic when I make fun of astrological idiocy then when I tell them I don't believe in god(s).

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