Don't make a big deal about it if it bothers you so much. Just say "Oh, by the way, I'm an atheist." Done. Simple.
I never really understood closeted atheists. My entire family (except my brother, who is also an atheist) is some sort of Christian -- I honestly never bothered to ask which -- and everyone knows I am an atheist and have been since [spoiler]I found out Santa Clause wasn't actually delivering me presents at Christmas.[/spoiler]
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No it doesn't work that way, I did that with my parents and we had a good 45 minute conversation where my father was overpowering me, and not letting me say my ideas. I guess I said it at a bad time though, my grandma (my moms side) just died and they needed a rosary so i gave them mine and said I was an atheist. Hes fine with it now I hope but it wasn't all fine and dandy.
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It just isn't that simple Im afraid