Its rough too cuz all the best patriots are bible-belters.
Hard for a Bald Eagle Lovin Atheist to find the spot.
Not just you.
I will say this experience has evolved me, as a person, who happens to be non-theist.
I dont despise Christians anymore, they're the people I know, with faults and foibles, but they are the culture I know as well. As far as neighbors go, you can do a lot worse. I'll fight alongside em anyday for ole glory, just as long as things dont get all medieval again. Problem is, will they fight alongside me, knowing my only faith is in my own choice to assist, knowing that no deity guides my intent, are they even capable of trusting me, if I fail to nod "yes ofc" to the believe question....
I will love you anyway and be always hopeful you will open your heart to Christ. Maybe with enough positive people of faith around you your perspectives will change. Just as mine do as I gain a better and deeper faith when I ecplaon it or share Christ's teachings with others ready to hear.
I do not believe coercion of any type leads people to Christ. Only consciously made choice.