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Originally Posted by coffeebean
I do not wear my atheism on my sleeve. I do not, under any circumstances, discuss religion with anyone in person with the exception of my husband and my close family. No one else is privey to my religious beliefs or lack there of. Not so with strangers I deal with in public. Is it so difficult to say to a stranger, "Have a nice day" or something that does not imply a religious salutation?
My perceived annoyance, as you say, is because these people wear their religion on their sleeve. No need for that, especially when dealing with strangers. Yes, I am intolerant. My bad.
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Maybe if you could open your heart and realize that is the very best wish a Christian can make for you, you wouldn’t be so insulted. The snide remarks people of faith receive from some atheists are far greater and nastier.
Two of our nicest and best friends are atheists, we all accept each other for our own convictions. Perhaps if one lives in the Bible Belt, people are more apt to be chastised for their atheism but I have never seen a situation like that in Florida, our home state or anywhere we’ve traveled. I must be mixing with the wrong crowd.
