[Union Of V]

I have been in a similar situation (two of my closest friends have a religious fanatic as a mother) and I understand entirely why you would want to lie. While I don't endorse lying about your religion, if it is necessary to keep your friendship going then it's a logical choice to take. If you were looking at marriage, or even lying directly to your friend/lover, then yes it would definitely be wrong; but when the person you're lying to shouldn't react to your religion in any way, but you have reason to believe they will, then lie away.