"My relationship with God is my own and I'm not open to discussing it."

I usually tell people that I was unhappy when I was trying to be religious, and only when I gave it up did i finally find some happiness, and so I am not interested in any kind of religion.

I have not yet top had to deal with anyone persisting, but i fI did, I'd say "Your persistence is making me unhappy." and I'd walk away from them.

I find it all a "nice" but firm way of dealing with them.

So what DID you say?? I would've said, "I'm not into religion so I don't want to be preached to." And if he persisted I would've said, "Did you not understand what I said?? Take your preaching somewhere else I don't want to hear it."

Try to tell him that you are just fine with your beliefs, thank you !
Then avoid him like the plague....

I'll give that some thought. Thank you for your concern. Don't forget to uncross your toes