That first situation is really inappropriate. Your clients seem like assholes. Whether you work for a company or independently, I suggest you answer them by saying you don't discuss politics or religion during work hours.

Second situation. I would tell her, but tell her in person. That way you can get a reaction and see how she feels about it. If you tell her over text, you risk being ghosted.

I would never tell a client or customer my religious views. Easy out is to say your company prohibits the sharing of personal information.
As for the second scenario, I’d be honest. It’s not a true friendship if either person lies.

As a lifelong atheist, I feel comfortable telling people I am atheist. But I refuse to discuss religion at work.

"Will you donate to our women's shelter?" a woman asked in front of a grocery store. "What's it called?" I asked. Haven of Hope. Instantly I was suspicious. Are they pressuring pregnant teens to not have abortions?

"Is it a Christian shelter?" I asked. Yes.

"I'm an atheist," I replied. "I don't support Christian organizations." She laughed.

I don't know if she laughed at my being an atheist. Frankly, I don't care.

If asked any such a personal question, in a business setting, I would clearly state that I was there to do business. Period. You could frame your reply with, "I'm sorry, I am here to discuss your (whatever)" and then go right in to your pitch.
Run from the girl! It is likely she is only hanging around to convert you.

1. I have avoided disclosing at work. It has influenced how people worked with me. Since they are asking you directly, you might say something like "my beliefs are very personal to me and I choose to not make them part of my professional life".

2. I would be vomiting if someone were to constantly be doing the bless you, God willing thing, Go, Go God thing.

For work... I would use the "3rd Party."

"I'm sorry, my employer frowns upon talking about politics and religion with our customers. I hope you understand."

Keep the girl as a friend and be honest and tell her that you feel uncomfortable with her increasing religiosity. (If that is a word... It sounds good to me!)

1. I am a proud atheist. I would not lie. That somehow could come back to bite ya.

2. RUN.

1. A god that doesn't exist can't hear you lie. & I don't find it terribly immortal to lie to someone who's main principal in life is to tell the same lie to themselves.

2. A friend is someone that you can be open & honest about talking about how you really feel & see life. Can't lose something that isn't real.

1. Not only that but I will flat out say I am agnostic if anything like religion comes up. I will not be persecuted. If they want a Christian carpenter then I don't want their business anyway. My work reputation keeps me busy regardless, and then they see that I am also politely forthright.
2. Friend implies honesty. If you can't discuss religion, that's an acquaintance you're talking to, not a friend.

you might tell clients you aren’t comfortable discussing your private life or that you aren’t allowed by your company.
i would recommend telling your friend though. secrets poison relationships, and it’s better to let someone go than let that fester between you. it might hurt you both eventually.

1. Politely explain that it is against company policy to discuss religion during business hours. You can understand their concern and assure them you will do you best to ensure they get the product or whatever you are able to give them.
2. Time to talk to her. As many have said, friendship and relationships are about communication.

To answer your first question: you should tell them that you are religious. I've seen this kind of problem for the first time. Earning a living of more important than anything else in life. Minor lie like that should be acceptable.

To answer your second question: If she's a friend, you should say that you are uncomfortable with their bringing in religion every time. Tell them openly that you are an atheist. If that person is not stopping even after you made it clear, are they really your friend? If they stop then well and good.

1. I would lie.... I would not say I have accepted him as my saviour because even as a catholic i never said that kinda BS... I would just say yea I'm christian I was baptized as a baby etc etc

2. Once again, even when I was religious I did not add god bless or god willing and invoke god constantly into convos... that makes me think her religion is a huge part of her identity and hence an important part of her life, and she would probably want a man that is "god fearing" or god loving too. I hypothesize she'd eventually try to convert you or that she wouldn't be okay with you as an atheist. I would have to find out just how far and deep her religious beliefs are before trying to pursue anything.

For your work interactions, you could say that your spiritual views are personal and private.

For a potential dating partner, you could hint that you are interested in getting to know her better, but you wonder if she'd be interested in spending time with someone seemingly not quite as religious as her. This might prompt a frank conversation.

I've noticed that sometimes when people want to show potential affection for someone, they tend to ramp up some "god bless you" wishes, feeling it will show their warm feelings. It could be that this girl is not all that religious, but is following with habits commonly used when showing interest in potential suitors. I've sure seen plenty of people who are not religious in the least throw "God" comments around without thinking.

I would say I believe in Santa Claus so as not to endanger my ability to earn a living .I could not care a crap.As the 2nd question goes ,you have to see if she is a fanatical religious Church going nut .If she is just a believer and not overly religious I would not make an issue of it and see what happens .As I see it, a fanatical non believer who shuns believers is no better than a believer who shuns non believers.

I'd decline to answer the question in my proffessional life - religion isn't what I'm being paid to do or talk about and since I don't turn clients down based on thier religious views I don't feel the need to discuss it at all and prefer not to. Talking about god on the clock is what preachers do, and I'm no preacher.

If you're honest with her about what you believe without insulting what she believes, and she returns that courtesy to you you can have a good friendship with her.

In the first scenario, it's your work. While I would freely say I don't believe, not everyone else is that secure. I'm pretty defiant, and I have no problem challenging
believers. I'd ask them if they were happy with my service before answering that
question. If they replied in the affirmative, then I'd ask them why it would make a difference if I didn't believe the way they do? Take your cues from that.
It's your integrity, no one else's. Only you know what you can and cannot live with.

You didn't say if you're an independent contractor, or if you work for an agency.
If you work for an agency, and they provide the clients, you have more flexibility.
They can't fire you, and they still provide new clients.
If you run your own business, that creates more of a sticky situation for you.

As far as the second situation goes, I would try to discuss the issue with her,
and depending on what she says, then I'd decide whether to allow things to go
farther.
Just remember, believers often say "it doesn't matter" to them, then they turn
around and make a big deal out of it.
I've just learned to pass them by. I don't feel like they can't be trusted anyway. They believe in delusions. I try to avoid the delusional as much as possible.

Again, only you can decide what you can and cannot live with, or without.

Good luck.

1. If it's your bread ticket then lie and tell them what they want to hear.
2. Tell the truth and get an agnostic friend to replace her. She needs to realize the world isn't all christian!!!

Let your clients know that you've adopted a personal policy to refrain from discussing religion and politics with clients. That you would rather concentrate and focus on their needs and requirements iro of their personal insurances and retirement planning.
As for your lady "friend" - it already sounds too weird to form any healthy friendship or a relationship. Be honest regarding your views on the "god thing" and hope she still values you as a friend. If she takes offence with your thinking then you should really consider walking away from someone trying to "recruit" you instead, however nice she may be.

1. I have a family so I would lie to not endanger my income. However I have luckily never had it come up directly.
2. I always tell people that "I'm not religious" and let them make their own inferences. If asked directly I always tell them I am an atheist. However I have found that some people find saying "atheist" up front combative. I know it's their problem and their lack of understanding, but saying "I'm not religious" is simply more diplomatic. I think it includes "let's not talk about it" where "atheist" might seem to include "you're wrong" - at least from their perspective. Not saying you should hide at all, just be non-confrontational where possible. I find that it's just more productive for atheism in general.

I would lie to strangers who really have no business asking in the first place, especially if it was going to affect my ability to earn money and nobody is being harmed by the lie.

I would be very up front with the girlfriend about how you identify religiously before another minute passes.

For the job situation, I would throw it back at them with the bible. When they ask if I have accepted Jesus as my savior, say

"(If) you believe in the bible, (god) protects all mankind. Asking that question goes against God's wishes. According to the good book, only god can decide who is worthy. He who cast stones.... (put the onus on them for “sinning” )”

On the dating, I refuse to even communicate with devout Christians anymore. I don't care if someone is religious as long as they don't try to convert me. Just move on and find someone else.

1. I would try to find a way to dodge the Christianity question in a business context. Good luck with that.
2. if you can’t tell someone a core part of your beliefs, you aren’t really friends and you definitely can’t have a relationship.

I have been honest in both kinds of situations and suffered the consequences. Lost a job partly because of that and have also lost out in dating prospects too. You have to decide which losses you can afford. Good luck.