One of my deal breakers is religion, I have rejected a few really nice girls because of it. Am I too picky?
Fellow Atheist would you date a religious person?
Nope. I don't date theists of any kind. I haven't had trouble finding people to date, either.
I've dated a few women in my age category and found with a lot of them religion is not a major concern of theirs. On dating sites I list myself as an Agnostic so most know ahead of time where I stand on religion. Only 1 of 23 has tried to get me join them in their beliefs. I think that's a good ratio.
Yep. Have in the past and will again.
I won't say you are too picky because you feel the way you feel I just can respect someones personal choice to believe what they believe as far as they can respect mine.
Some very tolerant believers out there because they also have issues with "organized" religions
I don't think you're too picky. Not at all.
As Southern girls say... Oh, hell no.
Any adult who still has imaginary friends is not capable of logical, rational thought. Not for me.
If you can find common ground in other things besides religion, and respect their beliefs as they respect yours, I think it would be okay. It's important to remember that, to be truly open minded means you have to be respectful of others beliefs as you would want your own. There is so much more to a person than their religion (or lack therof).
@Irish-welder I have dated religious people before, and for me so long as they understand where I stand usually it's all good. Usually those relationships fell apart for other reasons, like personality, or other lifestyle choices that religion didn't play a role in.
Where I am coming from is that if you solely reject a person based on their religion you lose opportunities to grow and learn new things and meet new people. Even if the relationship isn't long term.
There is also the simple fact, that the person may not be the right person. There is nothing wrong with that, and religion many times has nothing to do with that too. Be mindful to not close doors. You could be rejecting greater opportunities like amazing life long friendships. Or new job, or hobby connections. Many of my hobbies and communities, are run by awesome peeps who are religious, but don't push or convert, they just care about me as a person. And I them. Those religious folk ain't as bad or as stupid as peeps make em.