When I was growing up, "Irish Catholic" was synonymous with "terrorist." Only in those days we had more words for terorists: "Libyan hijackers," "IRA members," and so forth.

I challenge your implication that "proselytising" is harmless. "Proselytising" in my experience has been nothing less than psychological torture and sustained verbal abuse.

You can have your religion, but please keep it to yourself. If I am curious, I will ask.