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If asked, do you feel comfortable telling people, that you don’t know that well, that you are an atheist?

Creative1 4 May 5
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Sure, why not. If it was a bible belt cop with a Jesus sticker on his cruiser that pulled me over, no.

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Absolutely. While I don't advertise my non-belief, if asked, I'm honest. Religious folk aren't afraid to say what they are; I'm not either.

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I have been known to do that.
What gets me the most are those with an open mouth who ask "then who do you worship?" Evangelical church was never worship. It was singing, talking, flowery praying, and ass kissing, along with a few whoops and running around the building a couple of times. Then somebody says "god really blessed Sister Sarah today."

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No problem. But I do live in the UK. Probably the least religious country in the world.

Marky Level 2 May 6, 2018

Thank god lol

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Like how much power does this hypothetical person have over me? I've planned my life so I don't have any religious bosses or anything. If a cop pulled me over and was interrogating me about my religious practices I might be like "oh that's private... my family's episcopalian" etc.

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I don't usually discuss my religious beliefs with people I don't know well. Religion is not central to my life and I do not seek to impose my own religious beliefs on others.

Me too. I'm in the bible belt, so I avoid it at all cost.

@Kojaksmom same here. I don't really like having conversations with hypocrites who have distorted view of reality. Like the "Christinity is under attack" crowd. If that were the case I expect McDonalds to go out of business cause I pass more churches than McDonalds on my way to work.

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If asked i spill the beans without shame. Never had a problem with it.

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I try to avoid it. Mainly because if it develops into an argument, they don't rely on facts. It's like asking if I believe in Batman.

Yes I find that religious folks are so steeped in cognitive dissonance and hypocrisy it is pointless to have a conversation especially with those in the Abrahamic Faiths. It becomes a contentious conversation that just makes them mad.

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Not a problem if asked

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Ask and I'll answer, if they are carrying torches and pointed hoods over their heads I may be diplomatic but it is what it is. 😉

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I am. There is nothing wrong with my beliefs. As long as you express and explain what you're saying without being hurtful or insulting.

Do you live in USA? If so I would be shocked if you lived in the South. That has rarely been my experience so I usually keep my mouth shut.

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If it comes up. Doesn’t bother me at all.

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Do it all the time......

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Yes. I will answer if asked, but it just doesn't come up in conversation that much.

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I do. I don't want people to assume that I want to hear their religious b.s. if they start spouting it. I don't.

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Its not something that's really come up with strangers. Potential girlfriends yes, and I have no problem with laying out my spiritual beliefs with them

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I'm comfortable with it. I've thought extensively on the subject and I am fully prepared to reinforce my argument.

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If asked, I make no secret of it, but I don't go out of my way to force it on people.

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Sometimes. For the most part, I will. If they can’t deal that’s their problem. Not mine.

Punch Level 4 May 6, 2018
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Sure why not, if they're poking their nose 🙂

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Yep. i don’t want them pushing their religion on me.

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Yes.

Coldo Level 8 May 6, 2018
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