One can always respond with:
"I think religion and spirituality is personal and I just don't discuss it."
...of course that leads to really boring conversations.
One can quickly admit it:
"I'm an atheist."
...and a lot of people will automatically dislike you.
One can call themselves something less negative like:
"I'm more of an Agnostic."
...But being less than truthful sometimes feels wrong and often weighs on the heart over time.
Or One could try this:
"I don't believe in the existence of god."
{ "You're an atheist?" }
"I don't believe in labels either."
"I think religion and spirituality is personal and I just don't discuss it."
...of course that leads to really boring conversations.
One can quickly admit it:
"I'm an atheist."
...and a lot of people will automatically dislike you.
One can call themselves something less negative like:
"I'm more of an Agnostic."
...But being less than truthful sometimes feels wrong and often weighs on the heart over time.
Or One could try this:
"I don't believe in the existence of god."
{ "You're an atheist?" }
"I don't believe in labels either."