I couldn't do it.

I was married to a Christian man for 34 years, it never was a problem. We both felt strongly on our beliefs but respected the others views. It was the only thing we did not see eye to eye on. As long as you have many other beliefs and interest in common I do not see why if you wanted to make it work, you could. It all comes down to respect. I would ask, how religious are they and would they date someone who is not, never hurts to ask.

Think of inquisition and raping children. The essence of all religions. Respect?

Depends on how worried they're going to be about your "salvation". I think generally pretty risky, like differences in desire for children, someone will likely need to give...

I found most people will say religion does not matter, but as time goes by it was always a problem for me. Even a man who attended A.A meetings felt he could not deal with my atheist outlook.

My Mom was a pretty strong Christian who believed in gaurdian angels, heaven, the whole nine yards. My Dad was a humanist. They lived long happy lives as a married couple. I wish I had've had some conversations with them about this topic. Worked for them. Might not work for others.

My own personal experience seemed to be that any type of real religious ladies did not work out past the first date.. just to different from me..

Get out there first, meet people, talk, then decide if it's really a problem, some people are more religious than others, some put their faith in their profile when what they actually mean is they only go for weddings, christenings and funerals so that could be bearable??

Why choose both categories ? Obviously there are more beautiful believers than beautiful Atheists so if you choose both possibilities finding a mate who wants you will more likely succeed BUT AT WHAT PRICE ? HAVING children brainwashed by their mom, dealing with religious relatives/in laws ....having Jeebush geehobah ghostholes in your bed every nite with you 2....but believer women are out there attracted to your intelligence and alert look in your eyes not prone to treat them like bible property. ...spend more time talking to other Atheists and there
are minimal believers who are kind & giving especially xmas time hoping Santa slides down your chimney

Religion brings up complications in a relationship. I would steer clear but it's all in what you can handle and what type of relationship you have.

Well, how do YOU feel about it?

I think it depends on the person you're talking to. But people who consider themselves as open minded in their bio might be more open for a discussion.

If those thoughts trouble you now, perhaps you should ask each individual about their feelings when you start communicating with them. Honesty is important and hopefully you'll be able to figure it out. I'm pretty sure you won't be able to count on any guarantee.

That's got to be an individual decision you make for yourself. Everyone has different tolerance levels, as well as different levels on which they engage their beliefs. What works for some, may not work for you.