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CNN: Atheists are still reluctant to ‘come out’ (www.cnn.com)
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[-] CaptPretentious@lemmy.world 39 points 8 months ago

I used to be more forward about it, just to make sure people were aware to try to avoid awkwardness down the road. Turns out, some folks just hyper focused on it and only defined me by the one thing.

  • I had one person break down crying. That was the single most awkward as I got dirty looks from other people in the room who had no idea about the conversation.
  • I've had multiple people tell me I'm unworthy of love and commitment. And while not said, by their actions might as well, unworthy of basic respect.
  • I've had multiple people try "converting" me.
  • I've had some people send people to my homes and stalk me. Primary reason I have a Nest doorbell and want to know exactly when someone is going to show up to visit.
  • I've had multiple people try various intimidation tactics to try to "convince" me to join their church.
  • I had one person bust out laughing at me when I said I more closely line up with secular humanism.
  • I was questioned multiple times why I'd show up to someone's wedding... (not a wedding crasher, they basically assume only religious people get married, and that atheists cannot support others in their life paths)

I've since stopped telling people or making it even known at all.

[-] Potatos_are_not_friends@lemmy.world 14 points 8 months ago

This was my thing. I'm not a atheist, but the moment I talk about religion, it becomes "the thing". I imagine this is what vegans have to deal with, like the moment they share... It becomes a shit show of people questioning everything. And like bruh, let them eat vegan marshmellows and pray to Cthulhu.

[-] Blackmist@feddit.uk 1 points 8 months ago

What planet do you live on where vegans keep it to themselves? They're almost as bas as Linux users.

[-] QuaffPotions@lemmy.world -1 points 7 months ago

Oh cute, the vegans don't shut up cliche. Maybe it wouldn't be an issue if y'all just stopped abusing animals.

And don't forget to install Linux.

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