Professionally, I am often confronted with religious issues that are of concern to my patients. I am sensitive to the effect that my beliefs would have on a patient to whom religion is very important, and will even work within someone's belief system if I think it will help, consistent with my previously-stated views on the value of religion to individuals and society. Even when I tell people what I think, I generally do not attempt to debate the truth or falsehood of either religion or atheism. Some people, obviously, get pleasure out of arguments on this subject. I have argued religion with believers enough for one lifetime, and have no interest in doing it any more.
Feedback is welcome.
It is really, really evil. But I'm not.