Does religion matter?

[Haunted]

Not sure if this should go in this category but I'm pretty sure it would.

Would you choose your friends based on their religion/political beliefs? Or say you had a friend and found out you disagreed with their beliefs would you just drop the friendship?

I wouldn't. We are who we are because we are different.

[nice]

No me and many of my friends are different that's what makes them all so near and dear to my heart and gives us that close relationship

[Noirtier]

Doesn't matter to me a bit. I don't pick my friends based solely off of their religion or political beliefs--I have friends who believe entirely differently than me in those respects. I pick my friends based on the type of people they are, the qualities they have conveyed to me, how well we get along, and what they have shown me to earn my trust. Religion and political beliefs mean nothing to me as far as making friends go. Hell, some of my best friends have a totally different religion and political belief from me.

[FreeFall]

I'm friends with all types of folk.

I am not friends with those that cannot respect my boundaries, cannot go a day without trying to convert me to my beliefs, and harass me for having differing opinions, though.

[TigerBoy]

I'm friends with all types of folk.

I am not friends with those that cannot respect my boundaries, cannot go a day without trying to convert me to my beliefs, and harass me for having differing opinions, though.

Exactly the same here, couldn't have put it better myself. Although I am an agnostic I have christian, muslim and hindu friends, but all of them are respectful and caring people who don't care about my sexuality and are interesting to discuss religion with.

[Theone15]

Despite the belief that religion/looks don't matter, it does have a large effect because you are more likely to get attached to someone who is similar to yourself. But I could be wrong because I'm just considering the science.

[Empty Spaces]

I don't care about religion. You can believe in whatever you want, if you're a good person i'll treat you with respect.

[Wonder.]

My best friend of three years was VERY Christian (Not extremist though) but we got along well. She was even not really for gay marriage but totally accepted me when I came out.

So, no. I don't choose friends by their religion/political party. I choose by how mutilated our terrible society has made them.

[Gigablue]

It doesn't matter as long as they are nice people. I'm an atheist, but many of my friends are Christian or Jewish. Political views also don't matter. I actually prefer being around people who disagree with me since it makes for interesting conversation.

I can't stand people who are excessively vocal about their politics or who use religion to justify hatred or other absurdities. I just avoid the extremist type people.

[xBaskinRobbinsx]

Not sure if this should go in this category but I'm pretty sure it would.

Would you choose your friends based on their religion/political beliefs? Or say you had a friend and found out you disagreed with their beliefs would you just drop the friendship?

I wouldn't. We are who we are because we are different.

No, most of my friends are atheists and I'm a christian.

[Sleepy Raisin]

No of course not!

[Haunted]

Wow I'm honestly really surprised that everyone does not consider religious/political views when choosing friends. I'm the same way, if you are a good person then you have my respect. I applaud all of you. This is the way the rest of society should be. Our differences make for interesting and good discussions. We can still get along when we are different.

[ImAll4U24]

no it doesn't matter cauz im morman and most of my friends are cristan or athist

[Rootin]

One of my mates is a Jehovah's Witness, and while i don't mind, i really hate it when it stops him from doing stuff with us. So, as long as it doesn't get in the way of their social life, i'm cool with it.

[Haunted]

no it doesn't matter cauz im morman and most of my friends are cristan or athist

Do you mean Mormon? Mormons are Christian.

[OrKing]

Nope, I couldn't care less what religion somebody is as long as their cool personally.

[rockNroll]

Unless they're super religious and try to convert me all the time or get all preachy about it, I don't think I'd mind. Not that I wouldn't make fun of them a bit for it.

[Taryn98]

I wouldn't go out of my way to stop being friends based on their religion or political beliefs, but typically the friendships I make are with like minded people and we share the same morals and beliefs. That's why we become friends.

[that-god-chick]

no im chirstan myself but most of my friends are not.. i dont really mind as i am only a new christan i know that not everyone is going to believe nor should i force my belifes onto them just like they wont force there beliefs onto me... the one thing where i would draw a line is relationsships im not going to date someone who isint a chirstan because that will just turn out bad for both of us and end up doing more damage then good

[Katy_G]

Thats why you don't tak about politics or religion with your friends duh lol just kidding. It doesn't matter to me at all.

[Jess]

definitely not. but I would not be friends with people who try to convert me/push their beliefs on me.

[Apollo.]

I'm friends with all types of people, I'm atheist most of my friends are Protestant some are Sikh, Muslim or whatever I really don't bother about it. My best friend that is like my brother is Chinese and he is very cultured (don't know if that's the right word) but what I mean is he speaks cantonese Chinese as his first language eats Chinese food and basically his lifestyle is the same as it would be if he still lived in china, I think it's actually better than having a friend who is similar to you, there is more to talk about like I'm very interested in his lifestyle and he's interested in mine. So no I don't let anything get in the way of a friendship

[dontfiguremeout]

Honestly religion shouldn't matter a whole lot for friendships! I have atheist, mormon, and catholic friends, and I'm Christian. Religion shouldn't matter, and if it gets in the way to your friendship, then don't be friends with someone if your going to worry about their religion all the time.

[Haunted]

I think it's mostly adults who consider religion when considering friendships. I don't have any idea why...why be prejudice? There is no point and the more friends we have the better off we'll be.

[Boricua97]

I'd never pick my friends based on religion or politics! But most of my friends and I are Catholic (since we went to Catholic school for years!)

[elishakate15]

Idc what political party they are lol...

And as far as religion, I'm a Christian, but I have friends who aren't and friends who are. I will have to say that I am closer with a few of my Christian friends though because we have the same beliefs and all. I love all my friends though <3

[Elysium]

I wouldn't immediately. My whole life, my closest friends have rarely ever been the same race and religion as me. Currently, my closest friends are Catholic/Caucasian, Muslim/Bangladeshi, unknown/Ethiopian, and Episcopalian (which is a certain branch of Christianity, though she's not practicing)/Caucasian. My best friend growing up was and is Christian/Jamaican. Personally, I'm Jewish/Caucasian.

As far as politics go, they're not significant enough in my life to make a difference. My mother is openly supporting Romney, as is my aunt (her sister), and the rest of my family and every single person I know is voting for Obama.

When it comes to controversial topics such as these or things like pro-life vs. pro-choice and gay marriage, however, it really depends on the person and how far they go with it. Ultimately, it comes down to the personality. If someone agrees with my opinions (with the aforementioned examples, pro-choice and legalizing gay marriage), it's more likely that I'll get along better with them, but not guaranteed.

[Reina]

Religion doesn't matter at all to me. I actually enjoy having acquaintances who practice religion, though I myself am agnostic. I agree with many of the practices and "rules" that many religions enforce, and enjoy doing such things as going to church with someone on a special day.

Just because I don't believe in a god doesn't mean that I can't respect those that do.

[Jean Poutine]

I don't ask, they don't tell.

In my culture, religion is strictly private. You just don't ask, you just don't show it. It's very impolite. The topic must be brought in from the side, and indirectly. I don't know if any of my friends are religious and it is best that way.

That being said, it wouldn't matter if they were.

[redtukr]

i would never choose my friends baised on what they believe what they believe is what makes them who they r and one thing should not make or break

[Akasuki]

Depends.

Political choice is only offensive to me when the candidate is against what I believe in. I'm sorry, but if you support someone who is against abortion for people who were raped, equality, etc, I don't exactly think you have your mind in the right place.

But as for religion, as long as you don't care about my sexuality then it's whatever.