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?
Faith in God yes not holy book religions. Some evolution God played a role in. Souls spirit are from God given to humans. Use logical reasoning in positive ways focus forward. Pro choice and pro life both. Science and God. All starter knowledge and skills is from evolution and God. All our natural given abilities can be used for good.
If I'm speaking to a religious fanatic at my front door who tries to put me down for my non-religious thinking, I usually tell them to stick their stupid religion where the sun never shines and go on down the street. To all others I simply state that I am not religious.
I announce at the earliest convenience that I am a card carrying, flag waving atheist. Then I explain that was a figure of speech. I have no card or flag.
I tell them that I am not a believer and that I have my own faith (in the secular meaning of this word)
I live in the bible belt, and for the longest time have hidden my atheism, when people start talking about Jesus.
I still keep my mouth shut, unless directly asked. "You believe in Jesus, right?" "--No. I'm an atheist."
I don't get asked much, so I don't have to out myself much. Most Christians assume that everyone agrees with them, and most of the time they don't expect, or want confrontation any more than I do.
I don't really have a problem telling them , sometimes it can lead on to some very interesting conversations.
I slam their religion without mercy and give examples of why their respective religion is crap.
If thay say "I'll pray for you" Its game on!
it is not in my naire to judge or argue with others or for them to judge either t
I always tell so they know not to bother me with religious doctrine. If they don't want you around anymore they are not worth your time. Telling you are not a believer can actually get a lot off pressure off you. You don't have to feel uncomfortable anymore when certain topics come up. You can give your opinion freely.
Did tell my sisterthat, if I'm going to christian hell, i'll have plenty of Christian company. That usually ends her judgement.
Is not a problem to tell them in what you trust ,the complications start when after the question "Why you don't trust in god(the religious one),in jesus etc?"Then you start to explain what you think about their religion and they look to you as an enemy .....Part of the show for me )))
" 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.