Quote:don't lie about it because otherwise it will seem like you are ashamed of being an atheist- and its nothing to be ashamed of! Smile
Shame doesn't come into the question for me,but pragmatism does.
I can think of quite few places in the US where I would not admit to being an atheist for my personal safety.By that I mean due to a fear of being verbally or physically assaulted or victimised in some way.
In parts of some Muslim countries you'd get deaded if they found out you were an atheist.
A moral relativist, I view telling the truth the same way I see morality generally;The necessity for truth telling varies with the situation.
I think I tell the truth more often than not. Sometimes I feel guilty,but not often. I don't usually lie about my atheism. I rarely discuss my beliefs with anyone apart from close friends. Discussing religion,sports or politics with strangers is a good way to get your lights punched out.
