Atheist: Is this an okay coming out post for my facebook?

Nice post, but I generally avoid getting that personal in social media.

First of all, everyone that reads this is going to think you're coming out as homosexual until the last bit there. Which is fine, but uh, I don't think that's your point.

You may want to cut some of the stuff out, go for something simple, like "Hey everyone that it concerns! I do not, and have never, believed in god." Then maybe a winky or smiley face if you're feeling it.

You can try to explain it so everyone that this may potentially upset will understand, but chances are, they won't. You'll have to have the "Why don't you believe in god?" conversation with all of them, and they will ask different questions. So be prepared to back up your reasoning and beliefs, or I guess I should say, lack thereof.

That's good but some people will look at you differently after, just try to remember it is not their fault, they have been conditioned to dislike people that have a different belief especially a non-belief.

You may get some very rude comments and some un-friending, so be ready for that.

ƒⅈｓ✟ℇⅅ ☾✯☽ Տℹʂ✞℮ℜ is right, remember you have done nothing wrong you are just being truthful...

Edit: Married, Dam, looks and an atheist,,, Your hubby is a lucky man... LOL

Overall it's classy and well written.

One minor criticism is that it tips the balance from being non-confrontational to being apologetic.

You don't owe anyone an apology or a justification or a rationalization for the atheism. You atheism is not some "problem" that you've failed to correct, and it's up to other people to accept or reject your position.

Try this

I don't believe in gods, and I respect you enough to let you know.

I've tolerated your belief in gods for all this time, now I'd like you to reciprocate.

Nothing needs to change between us unless you decide it must.

Thanks.

Why are you posting that to facebook? Just change your religion settings on your About Me page, let the notification come up on your timeline, and enjoy the comments.

I think it's a nice post as well. Everyone's going to be reading it, thinking to themselves (because everyone is judgmental to a certain degree)..."oh, just as I suspected. Ariel is gay." My guess is that a third of the people won't even read the post all the way through. They'll just assume you're gay. Which is safer...atheists are hated just a tad more than gays are hated.

It's a good post, humble and quiet.

I wouldn't even do a coming out post, personally. It's more fun when it comes up in casual conversation!

Atheism really isn't that big of a deal. That's the type of thing you'd say if you were coming out as gay.

EDIT - I agree with Banana about casual conversation, as well.

Well it's only fair. Why should religious people be able to be open about their selves and you aren't? I think anything would be perfect. I am openly atheist to all my friends. And they accept me for who I am. If people don't accept you for who you are, Eff 'em. That's my advice.

That's a great post!