I point out #1 except in a strident, Richard Dawkins, manner.minus_273c said:I let them say their bit and then point out that -
#1. I'm an atheist, although not in a strident, Richard Dawkins, manner.
#2. I've had large transfusions (5+ units) of blood on several occasions, the primary to save my life after motorcycle accident, and I really like being alive.
This usually does the trick.