I'm shocked at how pervasive it is to not openly discuss religion with others. But then, normal people (most of youz guyz) seem so odd to me.
I often inquire about religion, so I've a good idea what my acquaintances believe. It has always interesting & pleasant, so I do this regularly.
Just in my office alone, we have 4 atheists & one deist today. Two of the atheists are former Catholics. Three of us are Hundredtarians
(those who really really like $100 bills). What is more interesting than to discuss religion & politics? Why limit it to internet forums?
I don't inquire about religion since I don't see much good come from that sort of inquiry.
People can be emotional. I'm not going to bring up fundamental beliefs of people that I have to work with in the office. Sometimes they bring it up in a conversation, and I'll participate to a degree, but I see little reason to get too involved. I don't mind answering if people ask me. One worker asked me if I was an atheist, I said yeah basically, but that I don't know what definition he's operating on when he asks.
-One worker is a fundamentalist Christian, and separately, also a very emotional and disturbed person. So people don't want to bring anything religious up with him.
-One worker is a moderate Christian raised by a fundamentalist Christian family. He brings up political or religious discussions sometimes, or other discussions, and gets offended.
-One is a devout Catholic.
-We had a Hindu worker, with pictures of what I believe are Krishna, in her car. And a strict diet of vegetarianism and periodic fasts for religious purposes.
-We have several atheist or agnostic workers.
-We have some for which I do not know; they never talk about it and don't seem to consider it important.
-We have an eastern orthodox Christian.
-One guy has said he goes to church, so I guess he's some form of Christian, but it could be UU or something else too.
-One is a deist, I think.
I don't mind talking about philosophy, religion, or politics with anyone if they bring it up with me in a conversation, but I see little benefit from bringing anything like that up myself.