I am an open agnostic, simply because I have a big mouth!
II've only just admitted to myself that I'm an agnostic atheist, and I haven't "come out" in the sense that I've made an announcement about it... not because I'm ashamed, but simply I don't think it warrants an announcement. I talk passionately about things like separation of Church and state, and also vocally challenge theists on their beliefs, so I guess people are noticing that. I also post a few links to atheist pages, outlooks, etc, on my socials, so I don't think it's a secret.
I am happy to answer someone who asks me directly, but it has been interesting that nobody actually has asked yet!
I don't volunteer it, but if it comes up I state I am an atheist.
I'm an open atheist. I understand why people want to be in the closet, but I decided a of months that it's important for me to be honest with everyone. When I was doubting/questioning I was glad there were open atheists. The more open atheists there are- the more we will be accepted.
Just as much as I don't want a believer to wave their stuff in my face, I don't think they want me waving mine. As soon as they bring up the topic, I let them know it's not a good idea to bring that up. If they still pursue it, they get resistance to conceding any part of their delusion as being real - and that usually wears them out to the point where they stop bringing it up.
Very open especially on social media!! I try to explain that the belief in a creator is dangerous because it makes us complacent to how precious we really are! If we believe we can be reproduced by a creator after a globally catastrophic event we have lost respect for our own existence! If we let many different religious beliefs separate humanity we may never unite as one species
I find it very sad and dangerous when religion replaces knowledge and understanding with belief and faith! .
I don't proclaim and proselytize but I don't hide anything either.
Tonight an atheist friend and I went to a wine tasting. He's 82 has tons of dirty jokes and can be an obnoxious atheist, definitely more than merely open about his atheism.
There was a Trump supporter at our table which really pisses my buddy off. He told jokes about a vibrator and another about orgies. The liberal older woman next to me asked if he always gets drunk in public and I riposted he's high on life as an atheist. She asked if I'm atheist, then we had a discussion on being atheist in Utah and went back to wine tasting.
I'm generally open though the topic is not relevant in most of my dealings with others, so it doesn't come usually up.
I don't hide it, but I don't flaunt it either. Anyone who asks will get the truth. Being a business owner, I have to play nice. Probably about 90% of my customers are delusional about invisible flying magic interdimensional creatures that communicate with them telepathically (angels). So I can't afford to be as aggressive as I'd like.
I'm open somewhat but very careful because some people could love your presence and if the word atheist comes up their whole mood and perception of you changes. If they decide to avoid after that, their loss thats how I see it. I do try to give signs so they won't be surprised when they find out. I don't like to be decieved so I search for the truth no matter how uncomfortable it is and some people dislike that.
I'm open about it. I have a friend who is a Jehovah's Witness, and he used to challenge me on biblical views. I've always had responses to his challenges, and eventually he gave up. Now we hang out, video games, grab a beer, or just go grab lunch and catch up. But I have been very up-front and open about my atheism to everyone I meet who inquires. If someone can't be friends with me for being an atheist, then I deserve better and more accepting friends who aren't judgmental.
I am open, always have been. i don't live in circumstances that threaten me physically for being an atheist, and i am confident enough in this area (by no means ALL areas!) not to be threatened mentally by the disapproval or misunderstanding of others. that is NOT to say we are not discriminated against! there are still a lot of states where atheists can't run for office; there are people whose families disown them for being atheists, or even just joining a different congregation. people are attacked and killed for their religions and sometimes for their lack thereof. i don't know how i would behave if i found myself in such situations, but i do not find myself there, and am open.
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