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Welcome back to the pub, ~kyle.
Congratulations on reaching this point in your own self-development. Overcoming childhood indoctrination is not easy for many people because doing so requires a willingness to accept that you have been misled by those you trusted the most. As you have noted, changing religious identities (or disassociating with those you previously held) can have real social consequences on your relationships with your family, friends, and co-workers.
As some patrons have already noted in this conversation, you are not under any obligation to make this announcement to anyone with whom you are not comfortable. However, you should also not feel obliged to participate in any religious activities that you don't believe in.
At the end of the day, there are no gods, demons, spirits, fairies, elves, trolls, or other supernatural forces. There are just humans judging and interacting with other humans. Take your time finding your own meaning in life, and live it fully to the best of your ability. Perhaps try to leave your small part of the world a little better than you found it. That's all any of us can hope for.
All the best and cheers!
Thanks ~tracker,
It's not a matter of obligation, as much as a matter of assonance. Being there and pretending is annoying.
I agree on your viewpoint on making the world a little better. This is in fact one of my basic traits, regardless of my religious belief (or lack thereof).