For example, a creationist discovered about the death of my son 12 years ago and claimed that that's why I became an atheist, even though he knew full well that I had become an atheist about 50 years ago, two full decades before my son had even been born. I corrected him in no uncertain terms, but he still believed that that was what had turned me into an atheist. Absolutely pitiful.
I get this on the Dentaltown discussion boards all the time. I gave up a secure and happy niche in the SDA world based on my inability to continue the fantasy that the universe revolved around me. It was a purely intellectually based decision that required the sacrifice of some close relationships and moving out of my comfort zone. I can patiently explain the process again and again and what do I get? "Ken, I'm sorry. You must have been hurt by the church or someone in it. But don't be bitter, because God still...Blah de blah de fucking blah, blah, blah", ad nauseam. Pitiful indeed.