I get called out for “being such a nice guy” despite not being religious. I don't feel honored by it, I’m disappointed. Disappointed that they cannot value their own judgement.

I try to live an honorable life. I meet people all the time who I get to be friends with, but I don't tell them I am atheist/pagan, but, usually they figure it oit. By the time they find out, we are friends, they know my ways, and it is a non issue. I'm not saying I never talk about it, but usually it is because I don't celebrate Christian holidays and I am asked about it. I have no problem telling people I am atheist/pagan, but I usually let it come up from my friend, and not from my bringing it up.

no. I'm the guy that makes them think atheists are jerks. I don't care. "well, I'd respect atheists more if they were nice" means nothing to me since the vast majority of the people around me think atheists, nice or not, literally DESERVE to suffer eternal torture. they want respect, I'm going to need a little bit more than "I'd be nicer to you, but still believe you are less than an animal" in order to give it to them.

I don’t really care. If I am, so be it.

I do feel like I’m a good example. I’ve been told that at work several times. As a result I often feel that “difficult “ patients are routed my way.
As far as being a “good atheist example “. My coworkers dismiss my non-belief and make comments like “I know one day you’ll be called”. ? I allow this because I don’t want to argue so I guess I’m not.

No, I only answer to myself. I would not presume to be so important that I am setting examples for anyone. I live by my own values and whether or not I can look myself in the mirror.

An example for honesty and integrity. Yes. An example of sometimes being TOO honest and speaking my piece TOO vocally...most definitely.

I try to be

The atheist meetup group here hands out business cards that say atheist when someone assumes they're christian and that's why they're doing the good thing.

I only care about setting a good example for my children.

I try my utmost to be a good example to those I meet or know, especially children in the hope they too will take on my aims and attempts.

I just be myself if they like it fine if not its their problem

I like to think that with all of the community events and projects that I'm involved in that the folks in my town have to think about it. Usually after one of these is when people ask me what church I go to. I tell them the Art's Center.

I think of myself as more of a warning.

From my limited sample of interactions with religious people during my life of 64 years, I find that currently, people are much more tolerant of atheists than they once were. Younger people seem to be the most tolerant, though.

Nope. My experience has been that you can't cut through the preconceived notions (about amoral, baby-eating atheists) if you tried, so there's no point trying to be an example. That's just where I'm at.

Since I left my old church I've been toying with the idea of letting them know I've been an atheist all along--so they'll stop trying to win me back. I was much beloved and valued for my singing and music, and I think regarded as kind and humble. I am fully convinced that outing myself as having been a closeted atheist in their midst will instantly warp their picture of me into one of Satan's own corrupted, evil minions. It would scandalize them, and perhaps terrorize. I don't want to do that to them.

I hope I'm not an example. I'm sort of an asshole and a crazy anarchist.

I lead an honest life, so, yes. I am living proof gods are unnecessary.