I have a friend I have known a few years know, we worked together in differen't departments and hung out a few times in the past but never really talked much about anything but work. She happened to get me the transfer at my new job (where we both work now) and It worked out great because it was in the same town my husband lives in.
I know everyone at the office (or mostly everyone) is very religious as a lot go to pray on their lunch break.
A few weeks ago, one of the girls I have been friendly with asked me if I was religious, I told her I was a non believer. She then told me to be careful what I say in the office because once people found out she was one too she was treated different. (and this isn't a small office there is 25 people here)
So, I thought she was just over reacting a little bit. I hung out with my friend that I knew before that I work with and somehow religion got brought up. I should have listened to the other girls advice and not said anything, but I disagreed with something she said and she let me have it when she realised I was a non believer (we were talking about a christian rock concert that our town is hosting). Telling me I can't celebrate christmas and that I will be left behind and I was stupid for believing in evolution (when she asked if I did) and all sorts of extreme stuff. My jaw was on the ground.
WTF do I do? I refuse to be yelled at for not going to church and I don't feel like I should have to pretend I believe in anything just so people here are not offended (like the girl who warned me does)... I finally told her that it was MY CHOICE and it was not up for discussion but I could tell that this wont be the last time I hear about it....