I just finished a portfolio for Creative Writing. Due to the theme of this particular portfolio, it was an enticing opportunity to express my dis-belief.
At the end of each portfolio, the class holds a reading so students can present their work to an audience; it is very enjoyable and I always try to participate. The piece I plan on reading (it is actually an excerpt of a much larger missive) lays bare much of what I think about gods and religion and I know there are a few very dedicated Christians and Mormons in the class with directly opposing viewpoints to mine. I do not wish to create a powder-keg though and I am hoping it will remain calm and reserved. I simply want to explain my standpoint on some things.

If I do come under fire though, I know that there are a few like minded cohorts who will back me up. Nothing really to worry about though, as I live in Washington State, which is very "liberal" and has the largest Atheist/Agnostic population of any US State. I can not go to a classroom without running into at least one non-believer and most of the religious people here are accustomed to such a thing. My best friend describes himself as a Secular-Christian (oxymoron, but still very apt) and is very kind.

Cheers!

And thanks to everyone who commented on my first post. I feel very welcome; It has made my day!