Navigating Religious Insensitivity: How to Handle Rude Comments About Your Beliefs

When someone rudely sneers at your religious beliefs or lack thereof, the best response depends on who they are and the nature of your relationship. Can you easily walk away from them? Is there an obvious power differential (e. g. , a workplace scenario)? Do you have an emotional bond or just want to keep things civil? And crucially, how much energy do you feel like putting into fixing this problem?