I guess I should intro

[Monkeybuttorama]

I'm not sure I understand this... I mean I don't care what people actually believe, if it's private belief, but when they use it to influence/change legislation or curriculum... I'd be happier pretending it wasn't happening, even though it is? O.o

I mean I'm sure that's true, but I don't see how it's useful..? 

I'm guessing that's probably not what you meant? Please elaborate ^_^

Well obviously my attempt at mind reading (mind fucking?) did not work out too well.  If that is all you meant - never mind!  

I was picturing you developing a nervous twitch in one of your eyes and spontaneously yelling things at theists in the manner of someone with Turrets.  If you can look past this obvious faux pas I'll probably be less of an asshole next time.

Haha, no nothing like that. I'm not really in the sort of area where religion comes up in conversation all that often, other than when others bring it up and I say "not really interested, but if that's your thing, cool with me." And I sincerely mean it (whether they think that's the case or not). Not to say that doesn't lead to people trying to convert me to whatever, especially at bars (I'm from Wisconsin, it's only natural - bars outnumber churches in nearly every town so alcohol and football are our actual "religions") but I try not to be rude about it unless they get super-personal and/or won't drop it.

I get like that privately, but nobody knows about it but me ~_^

Just wanted to make sure we were communicating clearly; no hard feelings! I don't talk to people much, so I'm not the best at articulating my thoughts coherently.

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Welcome. 

I feel the same re: marriage and kids. Too in love with myself, I guess.

I'm too in love with being independent and doing whatever I like with the short life I have. 

I wouldn't even have felt it was worth mentioning, if not for the social pressure I get from people (most of whom I don't even know) about how it's the only thing that will make my life complete.