I went through something sort of similar, but from the Muslim faith.
I basically decided to pick my battles. People whom I knew could possibly open their minds and stop them believing in their faith, I tried to talk to them about it, and succeeded in convincing a few.
Those whom I thought might not get convinced, but would be understanding, I told them the truth, and they never bothered me much.
But for those who didn't look likely to get convinced, or likely to be understanding, I have simply avoided talking to them about the subject, and when they ask, I pretend to be religious.
I know it's lying. I know it's terrible.... (read more)
I went through something sort of similar, but from the Muslim faith.
I basically decided to pick my battles. People whom I knew could possibly open their minds and stop them believing in their faith, I tried to talk to them about it, and succeeded in convincing a few.
Those whom I thought might not get convinced, but would be understanding, I told them the truth, and they never bothered me much.
But for those who didn't look likely to get convinced, or likely to be understanding, I have simply avoided talking to them about the subject, and when they ask, I pretend to be religious.
I know it's lying. I know it's terrible.... (read more)