and you thought they had a religion....would you still be their friend? How would you feel? Would you feel betrayed? Shocked?
I hope this isn't offensive to anyone....If it is, it isn't intended. Sorry.
2007-11-02 14:31:56 · 35 answers · asked by jasmine 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
of course I'd still be friends with them, after all it's their personal business whether they are religious or not
2007-11-02 22:23:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would be a little surprised, if I thought they believed in a higher power and then found out they were an atheist. However, I would not feel betrayed or quit being their friend. I would be surprised simply because if they were a friend, I would assume we would know that about each other. I do have friends that are atheists, we have discussed our beliefs and that is something we leave alone. We are all adults, free to believe what we want, I do not try to preach to them and they are NEVER disrespectful about my belief in God to my face. You're question is not offensive to me, I believe it is one of the better ones I have seen on this site. :)
2007-11-03 05:40:53 · answer #2 · answered by michelle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's offensive because this is the type of question that creates a dialog of our fear, Yes, fear of what Christians want. Everyone the same religion. I really really try to judge people by who they are and not what. But to much religion can get in the way of friendship.
And as everybody says here, religious beliefs don't matter in a friend ship. Then why is everybody always fighting?
2007-11-02 14:38:42 · answer #3 · answered by punch 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
AJ, I thought u guys were lover.. or.. lover and friend?
anyway... wouldnt be shocked..... religion didnt play a big role in how I choose my friends though. It plays a rather small, mini role. hehe :) mmmm
and, how would I feel betrayed? I didnt ask the friend about their religion at all. I just assume that the friend has religion, I would still be their friend.
:)
2007-11-02 21:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by Tsarey 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jasmine, I have met friends here and in my daily life that are atheist. I am their friend and it is not my place to judge anyone. They do not judge me or try to change me, so I don't worry about it.
How can you be betrayed by that? It is a religious choice made before even meeting you. Did this person lie to you?
I will still be friends with any friends I have made unless they prove to be unworthy of friendship.
2007-11-02 15:26:18 · answer #5 · answered by Alright 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
don't apologize, this is a good question.
Friends to me are the people I know know and trust above all others. I have a lot of friendly acquaintances who I get along with just fine but they just don't reach that same level of trust that a friend does. I make friends based on how well we get along and weather or not I would trust them with... well.... my life. my friends are people I feel comfortable around. I know someone I consider a friend of mine will be honest, loyal and trustworthy and they can be sure I'll be the same way with them. now I do believe in God but I know some of my friends don't. sure I would like them to believe but that is their choice. we are all given the choice to believe or not by God himself. if I found out a friend of mine didn't believe I would definitely be curious, I think shocked is too strong of a reaction but, I also trust that some day they will make that right choice but it's not required.
2007-11-03 03:50:33 · answer #6 · answered by beanerjr 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No offense taken. I'm an atheist and 95% of my friends don't know I'm an atheist. The ones that do know are still my friends even after finding out. Why wouldn't they be? It's like saying, "You're foreign, you can't be my friend anymore, sorry."
2007-11-02 14:43:49 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
confident. on line acquaintances are in simple terms as helpful as RL acquaintances. a buddy is a buddy even with how/the place you meet them. RL or on line does not outline or opt for if somebody could be a buddy. i've got met some human beings on line, infact, my maximum suitable buddy I met on line and optimistically interior the destiny it is going to likely be greater, yet for now in simple terms acquaintances. She's a spectacular man or woman. fantastically plenty, actually, my maximum suitable acquaintances are the few i've got met on line.
2016-11-10 02:46:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, I would respect them more -- I make a point of not bringing up my religious beliefs unnecessarily, it makes people think I'm a self-righteous jerk who's trying to convert them.
If you would feel betrayed if someone else had different beliefs than you, then you need to seriously reconsider your morals.
I am an atheist.
2007-11-02 14:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by eV 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I can only answer in reverse, since I'm an Atheist. I really don't care what one's religious beliefs are--I'll respect them right up to the point where they disrespect mine. I have many friends who are Christian. Some that are spiritualists. And I'm married to a Wiccan. There's nothing wrong with diversity so long as it's riding on the back of mutual respect.
2007-11-02 14:35:47 · answer #10 · answered by writersblock73 6 · 12⤊ 0⤋
Well I am an atheist and I know how well this fact is able to turn many a potential friend away, so I wouldn't blame them for keeping it from somone. Then again I live in the bible belt and its kinda crazy here, I expect to be lynched if word got out.
2007-11-02 14:42:15 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋