I'm an atheist, and state that on the date-sites (Metch) that have that box to check. It has greatly limited my range of dates, even though I'd be willing to date others. I might approach a "christian" on a dating site, if we have common interests and they don't lay their "love of god" on real thick. My reasoning is that some people identify themselves based on background, rather than beliefs. Just as they might self-describe as Italian, or Irish, as an ethnic background, even if they are Americans who've never been to their grandparents' country of origin and don't speak the language, they might be of Methodist (or whatever) religious background. . The "spiritual but not religious" are such a mixed bag, it's hard to know what it means. Many are borderline agnostics, and lots of my friends would self-describe as such. But some are as negative and judgmental as the worst fundamentalists.

On POOF, the box to check only says "non-religious" and that can be a pretty mixed bag, too. All this makes me grateful for this site, and hopeful that there will be more women on it. But I'm still on POOF, at present.

I've had that experience also. I read their bio before going out with them, if it states their "love of God" or looking for a "Christian man", etc. I quickly move on. I also move on if they're conservative and/or Trump voters. I state in my bio that I'm an agnostic, and also that i'm a member of 4:20 club, Lol..

Just to say I've been on a date, I'd go out with phyllis schafly.

Probably some combination between the usual denial of the religious, being horny, and thinking they can convert you.

I get the feeling beliveres think that with agnostics theres still a chnace they will become belivers where athiests are more of a lost cause

Perhaps they are more or less militant about those things, and hope you are the same. No charge for asking, is there?

I'm fairly lucky on this front because I live in NYC, and for some reason, calling oneself an atheist or non-believer is just as common as liking pepperoni on pizza. But I have had a few encounters with people who are "spiritual but not religious" or "believe in something, but not sure what" and my experience is that it has to not be a big deal for things to go okay. If they're a regular church-goer, I don't even bother and I steer way clear of Catholics because I just can't with that religion. It could be easier because I have more choices here, but I'd like to think I'd do the same if I were anywhere else. I'm not an experiment to be used to see if I can be converted or investigated via romantic relationship.

Iam on couple of date sites request just friends have made some good friends but don't push my beliefs on others

I've actually had the shoe on the other foot. I was totally in love with a Christian. It hurt to let it go, but I knew it would never work. It is better just to stay with ones own beliefs, I think.

A lot of believers think they can be the one to "rescue" you from yourself. I have met men like that. They are rampant here in the Midwest, as I'm sure you're aware.

I think beliefs are personal matter. u can have 2 people with different beliefs and opinions marry have kids and be very happy. u don't want to marry your twin ! And dating is dating. Many men date for casual friendship and SEX. religion is suppose to unite not divide.

I have had the same problem, but never went to meet anyone. Just deleted my profile.
My profile specifically stated no Christians. Made me jokingly think to myself that they were illiterate.

I usually say something along these lines

Well my experience is that Your lack of belief doesnt matter at first but it will later..
SHe will try to slowly get you into church and praying and oh the headace you will have to go through..

They arent alway honest in the beginning...

At this point in my life I would not even agree to date a jesus fan boy.

Lol have some similar expirience they probably wonna to save you, Russian idiom days: religion is an opium for the people's , evermore I'm not so believer I'm must say that religion is needed but it Almaty always overrated

Thanks every one for such a wide variety of answers, suggestions and comments. I know religion, I was raised Baptist, baptised Mormon, and married to 2 catholics LOL

Which begs the question of why are YOU wasting your time with this?

It would seem that clearly they've ignored your beliefs up until that moment. Surprised they don't try harder to convert you! I hope you have better luck in the future. It's definitely worth waiting to find someone who's on the same page.

Maybe they are trying to keep an open mind? That’s hard to say these days. I was raised Christian and date all types of beliefs. I’m agnostic now mainly because the evil I see in those people, not the actual religion itself. Maybe they are looking for a way out?

I instantly block/delete anyone who claims to be Christian/religious, and if they don't say so in their dating profiles, I ghost them the moment they reveal Christian religious beliefs to me.

I have no reason to argue with or communicate with them further, at all.

They think they understand but dont. Reality is not their thing lol

It depends on their level of belief/tolerance. My first wife was tolerant but still wanted to save me. I've dated believers who didn't care about my beliefs but I'm trying to stay away from believers.

I avoid (like the plague? Is that too biblical a simile?) anyone who appears to be somewhat serious about their religion. But I have good friends (some of them women) who are religious but are very cool about it.

As long as they don't intend to convert me, or exercise their religion in a harmful way, I am no longer concerned about it. I am content with being an atheist, no longer care so much about being an antitheist.

My experience has been that believers actually think that anyone who identifies as agnostic or atheist just need to hear the 'good words' and they'll be magically converted. I think they believe it gives them brownie points towards 'heaven' if they can save some pagan souls.