Reply #41: As a person without religion from childhood... [View All]

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(can't really say I was an atheist at 7) the only time I ever felt self-conscious about it or even close to being discriminated against was when I lived in a very strongly Mormon town.

I was constantly pestered about going to church, left out of activities, and made to feel not part of the community at all. My teachers lectured us about the evils of Pepsi cola, which was actually scary. There was also a lot of undeniable racism around.

But that was because one religion really dominated the social structure. Ever since, living in places that were very diverse religiously, I can't say I've experienced discrimination at all.