The number one thing not to do as a religious person

It's not being self-righteous which is sinful in it's own right.

It's not finding fault and sin in everything, though that really is obnoxious.

The number one thing to not do is be overly defensive and think that everything is an attack on your religion and it is your sole job to defend the faith at all costs. It is not your job to carry a righteous flaming sword and cut down everything you see as an insult. Not only is this exhausting it's also foolish.

When you convert to a new religion it's easy to think that you know more than people who have been in the church for years. You don't. You have new passion and energy which they might not have and they should enjoy and learn from you-but you lack experience in the church that they have. What is new to you is not new to them.

When you don't convert and have been part of a religion for your entire life it's easy to forget that other people think differently than you. it's also easy to view even the most innocent comment as a direct assault to everything you hold dear. Simply put-chill out. Take a joke and roll with the punches.

And sheathe your flaming sword.