Engaging with Believers [View all]
You guys have given me great insight in the past. In a few days I'm moderating a Deep Dive discussion on "Engaging with Believers" in our Meet-up Group. Most of us, I know, now have, or have had, difficulties in answering questions, communicating with family members and co-workers, etc., about our stance as atheists or agnostics. I'd be interested in knowing, especially, what works for you and what really doesn't. How do you answer the, "where do you go to church?" question. "What happened to you?" "Why don't you believe in God"?, etc. I'm mainly interested in hearing about how confrontational you choose to be. Or not. Do you exploit opportunities to lead others to rationality or let them slide? Is it better to lay low, or do you feel an ethical responsibility to speak up? What's the best way to engage with believers without burning all the bridges. Or should we care?
I'd be grateful for any experiences or insight you're willing to share.
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