Some days are harder than others. One of my biggest problems is not holding my hand over my own mouth as i point out the religious foundations and fallacies in everyday expressions, customs, amd items, while dating someone who is religious

here are couple here that have married,and it seems to work,just as in politics,never discussed in the home,my late wife and I were of the opposite parties,and got along very well,she voted for one,I did the other. Date him and see,if his views overpower yours,then move on.....

I could probably fake it (belief) for a really good kisser. ?

It would not work for me. If I can't respect his views on something as basic as whether or not a god exists, then it's unlikely we would find common ground. While I tend not to do so publicly, I do show open disdain for theism on my own turf.

Depends. I think it could work with an atheist and someone that is christian, but not religious. I can get along with believers and even respect their belief if they don't try to force their belief on me. But, that prolly wouldnt be the case with "holy roller bible thumper"

If I were interested in hookups, I wouldn't care so much about religious views or political positions or economic stances, but for anything with long-term potential I need there to be a reasonable proximity between our values. It doesn't need to be an echo chamber in our relationship, but there can't be a huge chasm.

I can't say impossible but yeah, incredibly unlikely for it to work out with a believer for a staunch atheist. I would have to get over a fundamental disrespect of their intelligence level and they would have to get over a firm belief that I'm damned. And one of those concerns is even valid in reality!

Faith, or the lack thereof, seems to be pretty central to one's identity so I would think for most of us would be hard to date someone who was devout. However, my mother was a believer and my Dad was an agnostic and as long as he was willing to put on a coat and tie and go to Church with her, she was ok about it. They were married 55 years until her death. Dad is still agnostic but enjoys going to church from time to time just because he finds a good sermon to be thought-provoking.

When I was dating, I found that a lot of men listed their religion as "Christian" but hadn't really thought about religion in decades, it's just the religion they grew up with. Therefore, upon realizing I'm staunchly non-religious, they would admit they are not religious either.

My thought is that by listing themselves as "Christian" those men might feel they would get a more docile, subservient woman as a mate. Well, that's not me! "Next!"

I'd rather have a guy who has actually thought about whether they are religious or a free thinker or whatever, and commits to that. If really committed to Christianity, they would be trying to convert me. Never going to happen - I say that up front. So, again, "next!"

If a guy can't think for himself about whether there is a sky daddy or not, then I'd rather not waste my time.

It depends on whether or not they have respect for your boundaries or 'persuasive intent' and how strongly they believe in their duty to preach or share the 'word of God'. Though I have not dated in a long time it has been 50/50 with friendships. I was surprised by mennonite and amish friends who are very christian but have never attempted to change me. Not sure you could date them however.

It depends how religious they are. I left a 17 year marriage because my husband found jeebus. I’m not going down that road again.

"Just don't try to convert me," I say. If they hassle me about my atheism, I show them the door.