How do you deal with a religious friend?

Don’t argue with someone trying to convert you to their religious beliefs.

1. Give them an opportunity to speak.
2. If the person is a friend let them know you value their friendship, but feel uncomfortable by them trying to convert you.
3. If the person shows up at your door, don’t just slam it in their face.

Why is it important to have friends from different religions?

Multi-Culturalism: Having friends from different cultures promotes multi-culturalism. It helps you accept people from different races and ethnicities for their uniqueness and shows how to practice beliefs different from yours. You learn about their world, beliefs, practices and more.

How well do atheists know about religion?

8 Atheists may not believe religious teachings, but they are quite informed about religion. In Pew Research Center’s 2019 religious knowledge survey, atheists were among the best-performing groups, answering an average of about 18 out of 32 fact-based questions correctly, while U.S. adults overall got an average of roughly 14 questions right.

Do Americans feel warmly toward atheists?

10 Americans feel less warmly toward atheists than they do toward members of most major religious groups. A 2019 Pew Research Center survey asked Americans to rate groups on a “feeling thermometer” from 0 (as cold and negative as possible) to 100 (the warmest, most positive possible rating).

How can I find support as an atheist in my community?

Atheists make up about 3\% of the U.S. population; however, within your community, it may seem as if you’re alone, particularly if you live in a small town. Try finding support online. Check out the websites for American Atheists, American Humanist Association, or similar groups in your area or nation.

Which countries in Europe have the largest share of atheists?

But the European country with perhaps the biggest share of atheists is the Czech Republic, where a quarter of adults identify that way. In neighboring Slovakia, 15\% identify as atheists, although in the rest of Central and Eastern Europe, atheists have a smaller presence, despite the historical influence of the officially atheist Soviet Union.