It's nice to be nice

No response is necessary. If she preached at you, then a response might be good.

Id have simply said yes ma'am. Being respectful of others and their beliefs isnt a compromise of ur own. Never understand why atheist feel the need to be rude, confrontational, and cause a scene. Ur not gonna change their beliefs any more than theyre gonna changes urs so why does it need to go any further than that. Now, if u try to force ur religion on me, then weve got a different story. Then ill be confrontational, question ur intelligence, and belittle ur religion. But no need to be that way with a lil old lady trying to be polite a respectful. She maybe lonely, and her conversation with u may have been the highlight of her day.

Yep is the perfect response.

I think we have to pick our battles. I had a woman offer to pray for my son. I didn't argue or even say I wad an atheist. I didn't know her.

Out of respect for an elder I would have passed it off too. You did the right thing

I consider these types of things non-issues
I’ll still throw out a god bless you here and there
You did well because that was right for you

I recall a somewhat similar situation. I responded with " well, whatever is responsible, it's definitely good ".
In return , I got an odd glance - but they said nothing else. Popped their bubble I guess ...

God has nothing to do with it, or anything for that matter. You did OK.

I would have given the credit to the local weatherman.

I normally agree yes, but I also say thank the universe, or mother earth. I'm always greatful for all the beauty I find, so I can relate to the excitement and appreciation.

Normally I just don't respond. Like I never heard the question. Where I live it makes life easier.

Wise to not be confrontational.

We know the religious are, sadly #Religulous...suffering delusions. suffering the brain-washing of myths since childhood.

You're brave, bold, and open-minded for NOT conflicting with the #religulous. I have some good friends who, sadly, are stuck in that frame of mind....but they're still good people.

Good response. I would have said yep too. And move on.

I would've said yup or something, I let these people think that God has something to do with the weather. Most of us know that weather has to do cold and warm fronts and barometric pressure, simply put.

“Well,” “I wouldn’t go that far”

I think that’s the right way to handle it. No need to explain yourself to strangers or just go along with their wishes. Tbh if she had been anymore insistent than you described, I would’ve found a nice way to end the conversation. I won’t lie though, I have been rude to religious people who get too pushy. I understand they feel compelled to share their truth or whatever, but I have my personal limits and I don’t let anyone cross them.

If I have the time I usually say "which god"?

Your response was fine. There is so much nastiness around and not enough kindness. It doesn't sound like she was trying to force you to accept her beliefs. She was expressing gratitude for the beautiful day as she saw it. There is no need for anyone to be a jerk in situations like that. The ones who do are the ones who give atheists a bad name. I prefer to set a kinder example, but if that person does start to get pushy with the religious stuff, I will let them know I am a nonbeliever.
Around here, I feel bombarded with the "Have a Blessed Day!!" comment at every business I frequent. It seems that it has just been the last couple of years that it has started to be a constant thing. I always wonder if it is the individuals who are choosing to do that or are the businesses pandering and requiring their employees to use that phrase. It gets on my nerves, I have to admit. I always just look at them and say, "Have a good day yourself."

Yep. Why cause division. Our opinions are valuable to us. preferable to leave someone feeling better or at least the same.

Same thing why be rude they don't know any better

What would you gain by being confrontational? As it was, you had what appeared to be a pleasant interchange with this fellow human being. I see nothing wrong with your responses.

Having said this, I also understand the feeling you experienced. The one that would annoy me was when someone - especially from a business - would say, "Have a blessed day!" In thinking up come backs (similar to what you commented about) I thought it might be fun to respond with something like, "May yours continue to evolve." I have yet to say it to anyone, but I have often thought it when that annoying phrase is uttered.

If I were you, I would say, Thanks to the nature.

Don't sweat it. You listened to a nice old lady and gave her reason to keep smiling and feel at peace.

I'm all for going Hitch on a theist's ass when they knock on my door, or on the internet.

No reason to fight all the time.

Yep is fine.....the end