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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]On a few recent threads, we’ve touched on external pressures from friends and family around religion.

Would love to hear more experiences.

At any point in your life: 
1) Have you ever omitted (or even lied) about your true religious beliefs to make a social situation easier? Yes. I cannot speak about my religious faith and beliefs at work or in general casual social settings.

2) Has anyone ever insisted that you believe in a certain god or religious figure? No.

3) Has anyone ever made you go to a religious service? No. I have attended services of different faiths to show support or love for friends and family of different faiths, though.

4) Has anyone ever made you participate in a religious activity? No.

5) Do you ever feel like an outsider because of your religious beliefs? Yes. People who aren’t religious think all religious people are bigots, intolerant, want others to be eternally punished in Hell. I cannot speak of my beliefs because many, if not most people do not allow you to express your personal beliefs before judging you as an individual. Stereotypes are harmful and probably inaccurate.

If you feel comfortable, please share your general location/religious belief. Or any other related thoughts. Deep South, and conservative Southern Baptist

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