I'm Catholic, but everytime I meet someone that I really get along well with, I always find out that they hate Catholics (most of my friends are atheist or agnostic). Everyone always assumes I'm atheist. I think this is because I do not push my religion upon them, although if they ask me about it, I am willing to discuss it.
Do you think it's odd that I seem to get along best with people who completely despise my religion?
2007-06-18 19:36:22 · 11 answers · asked by Gum Drop Boy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Interesting. Perhaps they don't really know anything about catholicism. And perhaps you get along best with people who don't wear their piety on their sleeve.
2007-06-18 19:42:48 · answer #1 · answered by sdb deacon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I am an atheist but I have lots of theistic friends. I think it has to do with your ability to have your religion be something personal and not feel the need to project it or push it onto others. You can be comfortable living your life with your beliefs without feeling everyone must share them. Your friendships, like mine are probably based on many other mutual points of interest and activities. The only people I have a problem being close with because of religion are the fundamentalist types from whatever faith background because they can't seem to just let others be who they are and believe what they believe.
2007-06-19 02:46:22 · answer #2 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, I don't know how old you are. But, I have noticed that many youngs people these days clai to be agnostic or atheist. i believe this is a fad. It's sad, but stick with what you know.It's ok to question if there is a God, this is how many of us come to terms with having faith. As far as getting along with people who despise your religion. I don't think it's so much that, as it is it may seem to formal to them. I was raised Catholic and believe me I hear all the time about the Catholic Church. i strayed away when I was young, but I now find comfort in the structured formality of the church.
2007-06-19 02:45:43 · answer #3 · answered by stacia 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not at all. I am Catholic and I have friends from all walks of life. For me variety is the spice of life. I can totally see where you are coming from though. I have had many a friend tell me I shouldn't be/can't understand why I am Catholic because [insert crusades, anti-gay, anti-feminist, etc etc etc here].
I never tell someone that they shouldn't believe in their religion or that they shouldn't live their life a certain way. Who am I to judge or question their beliefs. All I say to them is that Catholicism is something I choose to be part of my life, but it has no bearing on our friendship or my expectations of them and how they should lead their life. They usually get the drift when something that serious comes out of my never serious mouth. :)
2007-06-19 02:48:56 · answer #4 · answered by EmK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not at all.
I am friends with Christians, Catholics, Wiccans, & Atheists. We may differ in what we believe, and I am glad to say I can see all other points of view on what the divine is, but I don't think its odd.
I think its normal. We should ALL get along, despite our religious/spiritual beliefs.
2007-06-19 02:43:48 · answer #5 · answered by iColorz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not odd! It just happens! You probably have friends from your faith as well, but you have an impression that all your friends are atheists or agnostic, because they stand out, they are conspicuous, so prominent in the image that they flash across to you, that your other friends (catholic, not flashy or forceful, just like you!), are in a quiet shade, a shade that they share with you: look closer, within that shade, you will find those friends, as well, who are from your faith!
2007-06-19 02:45:42 · answer #6 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Most people, even if they're not logical on despising your faith, realize that it is one aspect of a person's personality. There are things my best friends do that I hate too. Part of being their friend is loving them despite what they do. Or, in this case, what you believe.
Matt
2007-06-19 02:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by mattfromasia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't we usually choose our friends based on who they are rather than their beliefs? Although our beliefs in ways define us, our personalities and character are usually the bases of friendships.
2007-06-19 02:41:15 · answer #8 · answered by jaicee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no nothing is wrong with that as long as u think its OK if they are making fun of ur beliefs they wold not be really good Friends for u.
2007-06-19 02:56:48 · answer #9 · answered by mermaid valerie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope it is good to be in a place where you can share.
2007-06-19 02:42:17 · answer #10 · answered by Abbasangel 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋