Unfortunately, they believe it's a core part of their self image. They make it an aspect of their identity. I suppose some non-believers can do the same.

I was just thinking that I have never, in my long life, thought or written about religion , gods and sundry topic as much as I have since signing up here.

Agreed!

Yes, gets a but tiresome doesn’t it!

Non-believers typically ARE less preoccupied with their lack of faith. You just pay attention more when they do mention it.

The reason it seems to be a preoccupation is only because the religious are so preoccupied with our lack of faith.... It gets pretty tiresome having people tell you how you are going to burn for eternity in magical fairyland for the "sin" of not believing their nonsensical bullshit for which they have no evidence at all....