are you a christian/muslim? do you have a christian/muslim friend?

Question

then tell us a little of your good experience in such a relationship and what your opinion of an average muslim/christian is.

please no racist or anti religious or derogatory comments.

Answer 1

I am a Christian and have a Muslim friend. My husband (Christian) grew up in Nigeria and has many Muslim friends. We have lots of friends who have different beliefs than us, and it never causes any problems. It would mean you were weak in your faith if you couldn't have friends outside of that faith.
I probably couldn't typify an average Muslim or Christian. I think in both religions there are people who are nominal, people who are devoted, and people who are fanatical.

Answer 2

I am a Christian who has more Muslim friends than Christian friends, mainly due to where i live. However It is very intriguing and insightful to be surrounded by people with different beliefs, as it allows me to strengthen my own belief. Every time im in the company of my friends i always learn something new about their faith regardless of my personal belief on the new knowledge of Islam. There were times i wanted to be around Christians, like when my friends would talk to each other about their faith in such away i could not comment or contribute to the conversation, due to my little understanding of the topic they were on about. Over the years I've known my Muslim friends we have had quite alot of debates but have still remained friends for over 5yrs. I can now proudly say that if i was tested on the Islamic religion i could probably do surprisingly well for a non-believer of the religion.

Answer 3

I am a Christian and I have a Muslim friend. We are both in high school and we get along just fine. In fact, I've asked her for advice when I had trouble with my friends and she was willing to listen and help me. Granted, there are some aspects of Muslim I don't understand. One time we were discussing that women had to cover their hair, as my friend does, and why. She says although Muslim women live in the US and technically don't have to, they do it by choice and she was comfortable with it. She has invited me to go to a Muslim students club at my school, knowing I'm a Christian, and religion didn't cause any tension in our friendship. There were many things that we could relate to, such as school, childhood, family, trips, subjects that everyone has experienced. I live in southern California and it is a diverse place, so even if Christianity is the majority, no one really attacks other religions. We also talked about the 9/11 event and racism that followed, and she said that she's felt uncomfortable because she's lived her whole life in the US and the religion is a peaceful one. My Muslim friend accepted me as a Christian and our different religions did not interfere with our friendship.

Answer 4

Religion means absolutely nothing. I'm a Catholic, and I have done what I can to understand as many other religions as I can. The message is all the same, do good unto your your fellow man. Most religions interpret it differently. But if the message is the same, why is there the general consensus that some religions believe in the destruction of people of other faiths. One could make the arguement that muslims hate christians. Ok fine. By going by that logic, you could also say that extreme chirstians hate jews. Many if not most moderates of most religions dont believe in the destruction of anyone. Its the 2%, 5% etc... that basically ruin it for the rest who are peace loving.

My personal experience with Muslims, Buddhists, etc... Is the same as having an experience with anyone. Its not the religion that makes us different, its who we are.

Answer 5

I don't have, but my sister does, we are christians, actually catholics from Mexico, and in an exchange program my sister went to Frace and there she met a single muslim woman from Morocco. They are very good friends, since the beginning of the relationship, the woman from Morocco explain my sister her religious needs and obligations so that my sister were respectful, and since catholics do not have so many restrictions my sister didn't have any problem with her friend. They never argued about the religions, they just explain each other the differences. While they were in Frane, they knew a lot of things and thanks ot my sister's friend and also know now the Moroccan culture and the muslim religion and I respected and I understand that is possible to be friends no matter what you believe in.

Answer 6

I am an independent Christian and do have some Muslim friends.
Their family fled Afghanistan when their country was invaded by the Soviet army.
They own their own businesses even though the elders were government officials & professors before. But they have become very American & are among the most generous people I know. If I come to their store they are insulted if I don't accept gifts from them!
They did take on "American" names after 9/11 because of their fear of retribution. That is sad but I understand.

Answer 7

I am a Christian and have several Christian friends from around the world. My friend Dan lives in Oragon and plays the trumpet - he was an exchange student from the states at my university. we were great friends.
I have some Islamic friends and have been in a Mosque. I remember the Imam was pleased I took my shoes off as this was respectful. If I was a Muslim I would like to be a Muezzin as this is a great job.

Answer 8

Im a christian and I have a muslim friend. Basically, we respect each other's beliefs, we never ever argue on anything that's religious coz we both know that that's a very sensitive issue. It's not that we consciously avoid the issue but it , I think, borders on the humility to understand each other.
We just enjoy each other's company, not label each other as muslim or christian but as individuals w/ feelings and unique traits.

Answer 9

I have several Muslim friends both male and female and our relationships are no different than any other friendly relationship. I can be free to swear around the men and the women are free to smoke and swear around their men. Each has their own personal level of prayer and devotion and it never an obstacle to our friendship. We laugh a lot. Many of my friends came from different countries and have lived here for varying lengths of time. We all enjoy our multifaceted group of multicultural people.

Answer 10

I am christian and I have a few muslim friends...we don't dwell on the fact that we pratice different religions. What's most important is that we get along, we have many of the same interests, we have great converstions, give eachother good advice,etc...you know, all the things that friendship entails.