When people ask you what religion do you believe in? Do you say I am a Buddhist? Is this not the trigger that starts the lectures and harassments? Then why not say I am a person who learns from life the lessons that are presented to me. I find wisdom and compassion the leading reasons for living. Telling them what a Buddhist is?

Yeah, it is difficult to be a believer when everyone else is yelling at you to listen to them. Personally, I find religion to be very demanding. One must live and pray their way or they are not a good person. Finding a good teacher and a sangha is important for spiritual growth.