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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We’re discussing marriage (not married yet). He’s evangelical, I’m atheist.

No real issues yet but I’m sure they’re coming. Being unequally yoked and all. We both try to be respectful and we don’t argue with each other. But we do talk about it a lot and listen to the other’s viewpoint. And I do understand that religion got him through some very, very dark times in his life. So I always try to be respectful.

As long as he doesn’t try to convert me I’m good. I’m sure he will at some point, though. Kinda worries me that’ll be the end of our relationship.[/quote]

I honestly don’t get this viewpoint, but I’m not particularly “spiritual” or whatever.  
If it’s important to him (and probably his entire family), and [b]you don’t care[/b], then why not just go with it?  Who cares?  Do you need to have “devout atheist” written on your tombstone?  Aren’t there more important things?  
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What's wrong with you? Would you ask a religious person to convert to another religion, or deny their beliefs and embrace atheism?

Stop treating atheists as lesser beings. A lot of them fell very strongly about their views. My research scientist husband never talks about them, but he feels strongly that he shouldn't participate in any religious practice for himself. He attends funeral services and weddings and Bar Mitzvahs and all those things for others, not for himself. I drag him to Midnight Mass, and he goes, for me. But there will never be a point where he converts to anything, and I fully respect that.

You are asking someone to lie to themselves. Don't do that.

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