He is not - he is speaking to the HN crowd about what he'd say to himself. Big difference.
It's like sitting in a pub telling the crowd about having wet dreams - you're not going to be literal.
Clearly there was nothing in his comment pushing his religion on others or telling people what religion they should practice.
At the end of the day you are suggesting someone mask and deny their own faith.
He is not - he is speaking to the HN crowd about what he'd say to himself. Big difference.
It's like sitting in a pub telling the crowd about having wet dreams - you're not going to be literal.