There are many degrees in how religious someone is, how deeply they believe, and what exactly they believe. I'm not sure what specific group I'm referring to (probably a little bit of all), but I have had some odd experiences I'd like to share. I'm also interested in seeing who has encountered similar experiences.

From strong believers in the Christian faith to irreligious deists, I have found that some instantaneously work the defensive just by me merely stating something as simple as, "I'm an atheist". Some of those who are certain they believe, those who know there is a god, still immediately say "Well, you can't change how I feel" when I had no intentions of doing so. I'm the last person to try to change someone's mind when they are set in their ways.