No one needs to lie. Not replying is an option.

I was talking about this poster's question.

Me too!

You can be atheist with a spiritual practice. Meditation is often a non-religious practice ironically. Religious people have meditation-like rituals, but it's less likely to be sitting down clearing your head.

Also I don't believe GP said they were non-spiritual. Finding forgiveness for yourself and reflecting on moral values is a spiritual act.