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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My family invited another family over for dinner who had just moved into the house next door and invited a few other families from the friends the neighborhood to welcome them and introduce them to folks. At one point, a member of the new family was talking with me about how much they are going to miss their old church and I was empathizing how hard it can be to leave a community and make a new one in your new home when they asked me about my faith, where I go to church etc. I breezily said, oh, I'm an atheist, and tried to keep the conversation moving but they seemed taken aback - as if I had said something really impolite. What say you, DCUM? Is it impolite, "too much", "aggressive", or what have you to identify as an atheist if pressed? My spouse thinks I should have said that I'm "not particularly religious" to avoid offending our new neighbors. [/quote]

OP I wouldn’t sweat it. I am religious but would not take offense at anyone saying they are atheist. Especially in DMV/ urban areas.

It was weird your new neighbor assumed you go to church - unless you live in the South/ Bible Belt.

It was also unkind of them to make their gracious hosts feel uncomfortable. It was really nice of you to invite over your new neighbors for dinner.

You did nothing wrong. It is good to be honest way. Maybe your husband was right but you shouldn’t have to tread in egg shells about your beliefs if they don’t hurt anyone.

Peace .

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