2006-10-08 13:26:05 · 17 answers · asked by Subconsciousless 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes, they could bring you down, or change your values.
2006-10-08 13:27:37 · answer #1 · answered by Lfeata 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
If you are convinced of you beliefs, there is no problem having friends who believe differently than you.
But as for "romantic prospects," it is important to have as much in common as possible, including religion.
2006-10-08 13:31:41 · answer #2 · answered by jakejr6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it's important but it's not required (at least for friends). I have close friends that are Christians like myself and they inspire and encourage me. But my athiest friend does the same, just in a different way. She encourages me by challanging my values which just make me stronger in my beliefs because I have to think about why I believe something and not just believe it.
As for romance, I'm married to a wonderful Christian man. I think it's very important to share values and beliefs because that's how a household stays consistant when a family is created. Through stable beliefs.
2006-10-08 13:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think that the answer to that is yes because religion is a big thing. Wars are even started over that. You may find that you guys argue and fight a lot. You guys should serve the same purpose so that you can up build each other and be a source of encouragement, not bring each other down.
2006-10-08 13:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by meme 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
no...I respect my friends and familys decisions about religion. My family is catholic...my hubby and daughter...non-denom christian. I am neither. I believe in GOD but not Jesus. I only celebrate holidays for their commercialized reasons...but I celebrate some of the pagen holidays and follow a spiritual path through meditation. I take from religions what I feel is good...I dont go to church and I dont follow the flock...my friends and family respect that so why shouldt I respect theirs...they dont preach or try to change me and i dont do it to them.
2006-10-08 13:34:48 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Close friends, yes. I have acquaintances that do not share in my religious beliefs and that is fine, but they do know my beliefs and understand that this means we aren't going out drinking, I can't hang out on Sunday, etc.
Romantic prospects, most definitely. God tells us not to be unequally yoked with someone.
2006-10-08 13:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it is very important. u can get alot closer if u share values and if not then if u can agree to disagree and it can work also. I just think if u are a spiritual person and that is important to u then it will be important to choose a mate that shares that value as a priority.
2006-10-08 13:33:38 · answer #7 · answered by Christie 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I don't believe so. My husband and I have different beliefs, and there has been no problems. But our family is extremely diversified religiously, we have Baptists, Catholics, Deists, Atheists and even a Buddhist. We obviously thrive on diversity in our family (grin). It doesn't have to be about religion, it can also be about tolerance and respect for others.
2006-10-08 13:44:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are strong in your belief then it shouldn't be a problem. Your religious beliefs are your personal business as it theirs. You should consider why you wanted their friendships to begin with. If you only surround yourself with those of your own belief you are not secure in what you believe and there is no way you can influence others. Christ did not preach to only Christians or there wouldn't be any. Same with other religions.
2006-10-08 13:32:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. I recognize that everyone needs to find their own path. I am the only one of my religion where I work. We have occasionally discussed religion (my major in college was religion); however, discussing my religion only makes my belief stronger.
2006-10-08 13:29:12 · answer #10 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is important to have like minded friend and to be equally yoked with your romantic prospects so that you are surrounding yourself with Christ like people who will help you to maintain your faith and will not tempt you away from God. I also feel like you should have friends who believe differently than you so you will have someone to debate with and who will keep you on your toes scripturally and religiously. Faith is something that occasionally needs to be tested so you will know how strong yours is. being able to uphold your side of why you follow the faith you do will help your faith grow stronger as you renew your teachings and re evaluate the word.
2006-10-08 13:34:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋