I'm thinking of sugar-coating a religious practice so that I don't offend anyone?
Why would you want to sugar-coat something like that?
I don't think they'd understand, and I don't want to deal with their questions.
Well, you shouldn't have to shape the way you practice your religion to suit others, within reason. However sometimes it's best to play things down to get along with people and not cause a scene.
That's true, I don't want make anyone else feel uncomfortable.
While it's unfortunate that you think you have to do gloss over some aspects of your religion, I think you're making a reasonable choice. Sometimes it's better to not discuss religion at all, even.