I am what I been all my life never ask anyone on religion, church or god. But remembering my pal Danny (RIP). When his GF Canita after a wild life in the 60-70's embraced religion...He said to me... "the sex ain't that great anymore and I told her I am not carrying her bible, do not match with my clothes." Danny was a Dresser! I simply said... "yeah buddy I thought the Freak Spirit is casted out off the Flesh, same thing happened to Alfie, another Dresser, remember when he converted, his wife became a Lesbian, he ended up with 2 bibles and no woman. So Danny you got a decision to make, it will be a shame to see you on drags, I wouldnt know what to tell all the girls we chased together when they ask about you". Not that this has anything with your post I admit. But now the thoughts out of my head... I can move on 40 years lighter!!!!

I suspect that several presidents were atheists but never admitted it. Or, their personal definition of god was so vague or natural that most voters would have suspected they were atheist if it had become an issue. It is smart to not show your cards all the time to everyone.

I suspect that several presidents were atheists but never admitted it. Or, their personal definition of god was so vague or natural that most voters would have suspected they were atheist if it had become an issue. It is smart to not show your cards all the time to everyone.

Good comments - Of course, admitting to being non religious is political suicide. The name atheist turns religious folk off, so I use other names for labels as I am sure you do also. Secular humanist is my favorite, but others are agnostic, humanist, free thinker,none and skeptic. Usually I describe myself as an atheist very matter of factly without emphasis and immediately go onto other conversation points. I never get a bad comment. Rather than hide in a closet, atheists should be proud about their non-belief.