Do you have to pretend to be religious to fit in?

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Do you have to pretend to be religious to fit in?

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Answer 1

Never. And I won't be quiet about it if I am feeling pressured to conform.

Answer 2

Fitting in isn't all that it's cut out to be.

Answer 3

Nope and I never will.

Answer 4

ya. I had to so many time.

Answer 5

No. I don't believe in being fake to fit in. If they don't like me, that's their loss.

Answer 6

Authenticity is key to a happy and healthy life. Always be yourself; don't pretend to be something that you're not.

Answer 7

Thankfully, I don't. I didn't actually pretend to be Christian after I burned off my faith. I was just never approached about it or asked a direct question. I said what I thought on whatever subject and they just never brought it down to asking about that.

Answer 8

No, but I feel as if I used to (when I was younger) just to not to the odd ball; now I prefer being the odd ball.

Answer 9

Hell no! Never have, never would.

Answer 10

Sometimes I keep my mouth shut, I always run into situations here where someone has to "Thank Jesus" for every little thing, but I am honest when asked about my own position.

Answer 11

I don't pretend, but depending on the group of people I'm around, & the reason I'm a there. People can believe what they want, & my Beliefs are my own, & I don't always Share them, so to remain focused on the moment.

Answer 12

I have a direct question policy. I keep my lack of religion quiet unless asked directly. I generally scoot around the most common question "What church do you go to?" with "I don't have a church. I've never found one that works." Then they, of course, plug their own church; I reply "thanks, no thanks." and go about my day.

Answer 13

yes, especially if you live in a radical muslim society and you are going to be fired from your job or to be killed.

Answer 14

No I have trouble keeping my mouth shut.

Answer 15

I normally just go with the flow if it is in a private household and this is what they believe or normally do. However my last job was working for a church and although I loved the work I often felt uncomfortable when it was suggested I attend church sessions. I felt that if I respect what they believe they should also respect my beliefs.

Answer 16

If I had to pretend then I wouldn't be there.

Answer 17

depends on the people i'm around. I am respectful of their feelings and know from experience that debate is time wasted

Answer 18

No...not that it comes up a lot.

Answer 19

Hell no! I don't care one way or the other.. if they don't like too bad, so sad!

Answer 20

I've learned to be me....and if they can't handle it fuck em. I live in the Bible belt and you can't throw a stick without hitting some church, synagogue, mosque or house of worship around here, but I push back when they start in with all their mumbo-jumbo crap.


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