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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Even in this area, I wouldn't tell anyone I was an atheist, unless they were a really good friend and asked me explicitly. Just saying "I'm an atheist" seems to trigger and offend Christians; they feel attacked and feel the need to attack back.

I've seen too many Christian friends completely burn down their relationships upon learning of differences in religious beliefs, or try to evangelize/convert someone. I also wouldn't want people trying to come after and convert my kids. I don't want that kind of drama in my life, and I don't want people trying to indoctrinate my kids with the harmful beliefs/morals/worldview that permeate Christianity.

Like I try to teach my kids, we don't believe in this, but if anyone we know says they do, that's fine and we don't challenge that belief. We don't offer up that we don't believe in it unless we're directly asked. We don't need to lie, but we don't want to broadcast it.
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I suggest that you also tell them that if someone starts to try to challenge their lack of religious belief, that they tell them that they are not interested in talking about that, and then change the subject.  Some people, especially Christians, can be very tenacious.  They believe they are doing what's right. [/quote]

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