Torie, I wouldn't be too apologetic.
To borrow a phrase, American 'nones' aren't 'temporarily embarrassed Christians'; the fact so few identify as Atheist despite Gallup recently identifying only 64% to 81% believing in God depending on how the question is asked is a reflection of US discourse.
None is None. It's not a holding pen.
It’s also not some “pre-Atheist” stage or collection of “soft Atheists.”
Considering that atheism is a lack of belief in God and not antitheism, it kind of is. Atheism is okay, and should not be seen as lesser to any religion.
