As a religious person do you get along with non religious people?

[jennifer_bloom]

I loved socializing as a young child during my trips to China but as I became more religious I got the impression that most of my non religious contacts did not like me very much. It’s made me closed off, cause why socialize if you know almost 2/5s of them hate you or despise you? Most of the friends I have left over from child hood are religious, than not too religious ones do not want to associate with me and usually avoid interacting with me unless they pretend to be nice to me for the sake of my family who they still consider to be like their extended family or close friends.

[2ndTryatThis]

This is the great irony of people who tend to lean away from religion and use science as their god.. they put their faith in science; which was made by man, proving the complexity of the human brain above all other creation, yet insist that we are the same as beasts which science proves we are not.. even with such genetic similarities we have out-created and out-invented all other beasts on this planet - which proved that humans are not just beasts, humans are higher beings, therefore blind equality rhetoric is nonsense and there must be an order.. yet every time order is established and proven to be good for humanity, mankind destroys that order in the name of “progress..” The selfish and egotistical nature of man is ultimately why “God” doesn’t exist in their minds.. because if God exists.. that makes those “science worshipers” disgusting perverted childish immature selfish sinners, and they don’t like how that makes them feel about themselves.. therefore they reject god, the notion of god, and are uncomfortable with any reminders of the chosen ignorance and defiance.. it convicts their souls and hearts every time they see a true believer. -you remind them of the lie they live.

instead of trying to change for them, pray for them.

[Talea]

lol, you really just demonstrated you know nothing about atheists.

by the way, we can't "reject" your god, because we can't reject something we don't believe exists.

[2ndTryatThis]

@Talea you’re proving my point with your comment. It’s ok to deny your rejection of a God, you stated that you don’t believe in my God: which is the definition of rejecting his place as God. To not believe in a subject of faith is to deny/reject it.

[AdithyaR]

So you think atheists feel like they're lying to themselves and feel guilty when we see theists? Sure buddy, whatever helps you sleep at night.

[2ndTryatThis]

@AdithyaR only the ones who can’t be friends with theists.. this was in regards to a very specific group -not a generalization about all atheists..

[AdithyaR]

Okay like that, that I can agree to some extent. I can be friends with theists as long as we respect each other's beliefs and don't force anything on the other.

[2ndTryatThis]

@AdithyaR same.. religion or faith should be an individual’s right, and a personal choice.

[AdithyaR]

Totally agreed.

[Still-alive]

I can get along with religious people generally as an atheist

[Agape93]

Yeap Yeap we’ve never had an issue lol

[Still-alive]

@Agape93 I thank the likes of George Carlin, Christopher hitchens, and my own skeptical brain that got me here. :)

[Agape93]

Both fantastic people to listen to indeed. I also adore Jordan Peterson

[Coulis]

I get along with everybody up to a point. But if a non-religious person invites me to a bar (I'm Muslim I don't drink or even go near alcohol frankly) then well there's only so far I can really go with them. But as a human like obviously I will respect them and find common ground but a relationship with them can only go so far because they have habits that are just not aligned with my ethics. And vice-versa. Just because people are like I'm liberal and non-religious I love everybody (which is impossible and BS) they feel uncomfortable with people who are religious who want to do things offensive to their sensibilities because they feel that that is backwards or unintelligent or whatever the case may be.

[Crazybeeguy]

Interesting, I have Muslim friends, I drink sometimes. I have been invited back to Egypt and Indonesia, to hang out and drink. I have dry friends too. The difference I have respect, if I am told no on the drinking I respect their wishes. My sister in law is muslim, my brother converted. She has no problems with me. I had a muslim women that knew I sometimes drank, she wanted me to date her because, I have respect. I left that state and it was hard to ask her to separate her life from familiy when we didn't know each other well enough.

[Coulis]

Oh wow you know a Muslim that did something different from me. Do go on. This is fascinating.

[Coulis]

My sarcasm is because it is so infuriating that whennever someone says I'm Muslim I don't do X somebodybhas to chime in well myyyyy Muslim friend does X as if we all are the same. What do they have to do with me?

[Crazybeeguy]

I think that you are saying because they are not muslim then their habbits are not aligned vs they may just have bad habbits might shrink your world a little. Also, the liberal that you mention is a bit much. I had to filter them out in dating sites, their mindset is too extreme. I understand about your ideals, I wouldn't disrespect your choices, with something like alcohol. It's terrible being compared to a stereotype, there's no hate here. Just trying to understand your thoughts. I hope you find peace.

[90sVibe]

There's very few people I don't get along with in all honesty. I'm a Christian and I have tons of friends who believe different than I do when it comes to religion, politics, and just about anything really lol😅. I feel like there's something not quite right with people who only associate with and befriend people who only think and behave the same as themselves. I know I'd go absolutely bonkers if I had to!😂 I love people, and as a Christian it's my second duty in life so I gladly take that command to heart and live it out to the best of my abilities.

[Finchie40]

Absolutely because in no way shape or form do I force my religion on to anyone , I will speak of my beliefs but I won’t force them on anyone , when I was younger and I didn’t really believe in God or religion my friends and I would have long conversations about God and religion and it would Go on and on and on to the point it was never ending that we just threw in the towel because there was never a final answer , When I accepted God as my savior, I don’t have any problem telling others my beliefs whether they agree with me or do not is not my problem , that is their choice and their life is how I look at it , what someone else believes doesn’t effect me what so ever unless it come down to jeopardizing my life then that’s a problem lol

[FunkyMonkee]

As a non-religious person, I get along with religious people until they start spewing their religious garbage!!
I love records and music!! They are my life!! I understand that most people either don't care that much about them or just don't know that much about them. So, I don't make it a habit of turning EVERY COVERSATION into one about them!! The religious, especially the heavily religious, HAVE to turn EVERY CONVERSATION THEY HAVE into a rant about religion and what the fucking bible says!!!
It always reminds me of a clip from an old game show, "You Bet Your Life" hosted by Groucho Marx. One of the contestants was a Mexican guy that revealed that he had something like 12 kids. Of course, Groucho was amazed by this and asked why he had so many kids. The guy said, "I love my wife!" Groucho said, "I love my CIGAR, but I take it out of my mouth, once in a while!"

[TwistedTube]

I've got quite some religious friends tbh. And I like learning about the different religions they follow, it's just extra knowledge and I appreciate knowledge. The few times (only has happened twice in my life) thus far that I couldn't get along with a religious person, was when. They'd constantly rant on and on about their religion, about what is wrong and how everything is satanic. I can tolerate a lot of things, but this just tires you out and makes you not wanna associate with em

[SpiderManFan2002]

I do. For me it’s quite easy to get along with, non-religious people and non-Muslims as long as we respectfully disagree about our beliefs on religion. And it’s not as if we sit there all the time respectfully disagreeing- there are plenty of other things that we talk about- but I don’t disrespect their beliefs and they don’t disrespect mine, so we’re good.

[Alyssa11]

I’m religious (yes I am despite what you people think of me), and I’m told all the time I’m the least judgmental person. Honestly I feel like being religious is a private matter between yourself and God. You can be religious and get along with non-religious people when you understand that religion is a personal thing and you don’t let it affect the way you see people. I look for kind hearts and good intentions - not how many times you pray or whether you even believe in god or not.

[Farah_luna]

At the end of the day, what I have learned is that it’s best to hang around and surround yourself with religious people as they have the same morals and you are a product of your surroundings. When I was friends with atheists I couldn’t be myself and then as I went to a more diverse school I learned to love religion

[Crazybeeguy]

That is where creating borders causes problems. I have similar morals as you, but I am not religious or Atheist. I have helped people all over the world, because people are not spreading love but, hate.

[AdithyaR]

I've actually had the opposite experience as you. After becoming an atheist I lost a few of my religious friends because suddent they were in a frenzy trying to lecture me about believing in god.
I had a few friends who were cool with it but some of them would constantly try to "fix" me. So I cut them off.

[ChiTown33]

I heard a saying a long time ago " God's time is perfect". God will never abandon you. Even those that abandon him. I know you already know this.
But what I mean is they'll come to him in their time, if ever.
It's OUR job as Christians not to judge. It's our job to love them, and help if we can. I TRY NOT to beat people over the head with my faith.

[FunkyMonkee]

So, when is this god thing gonna help ME?

[ChiTown33]

@FunkyMonkee that's between you and God man. It took me about 20 years. My faith didn't come overnight. And at times I'll admit I still struggle. But I'll do my best to answer any question you have. I'm no expert lol.
I guess the simplified answer to your question is "Ask God" but be prepared the answer might not come as you'd expect. God isn't a search engine lol

[FunkyMonkee]

In other words, it's between me and nothing.
Why would I ask ANYTHING of something that doesn't exist?

[ChiTown33]

@FunkyMonkee OK I see you eeren't being serious... n/m. Have a nice day🙂

[FunkyMonkee]

I'm completely serious! Where's your proof?

[ChiTown33]

@FunkyMonkee all around you my friend you need only look. 🙂

[Archerer]

Judging by most of the question you ask here, you try to shove religion down everyone's throat, and to a non religious person it's pretty much listening to someone who believe Harry Potter is real, and tells you that you should get a wand and learn some magic

[Anonymous]

Yeah
unless they want to "convert me" into not believing. Respect my ideologies as I respect yours.

Though, I've had an interesting experience. So this guy is an atheist and we were chatting and randomly says "I've read the bible and it's amazing and beautiful"
I said: "oh cool. But, was there a reason why you wanted to read it? Usually the atheists I've known don't really know like anything catholic"... and then he ghosted me HAHAHAH

[Anonymous]

I am no longer religious and it feel like a relief that all the shit was not true. I dont understand why anyone would have a problem with non religious people. What my problem is that many religious people try to force their idealogies/beliefs on people.

[geonator]

Yes. I believe that my religion had been misrepresented by people who aren't practicing it correctly and bring their politics (on either side) and other petty things into it. I hope that I can be a vessel through which people see that my religion is the way to joy rather than a place that's just rules and politics

[Jxrdyn_13]

Im not an athiest but I also don't identify with a religion. I believe in a higher power and lean more towards Buddhism but also Christianity. I dont believe religion should restrict you from socialising and interacting with others, I've never let it stop me but im also very mutual within this topic

[On_cloud_wine]

To be a functioning individual in society, I think it’s important to learn how to get along and accept one another despite their political or religious views

[Crazybeeguy]

I agree, and hate is conquering all.

[haooy]

Firstly they were no friends, they were just people you met at some point.
From where I am people are mostly religious and I was the rotten Apple. But I was never discriminated, used to make fun of some rituals but they never used to mind. And now I don't mind my friends being silly.
Also I have never in real life experienced people making and breaking friendship for such reasons.
Take care.

[Pasiton5]

Yes i don't knock out judge anyone by how they worship it's their right to or not i can only respect them as it should be after all we are worshipping to the same God no matter what sect of religion you prefer,

[Dragonpurple]

I generally do, until they start telling me I'm wrong... nobody wants to be friends with someone who constantly badgers them that they are wrong.

It doesn't matter what the topic or issue is.

[Farah_luna]

Or they start an argument with you to get a reaction

[Dragonpurple]

@Farah_luna Exactly, be respectful and we get along.

[_babyidk]

I don’t think that its about being religous or not. Of course there are religious people who distance themselves due to differences of their mindset but its actually about acceptance of other lifestyles.

Everyone wants to hang out with people who accept them as they are and won’t give them a hard time.
Mostly there is a prejudice about others. If they have insecurities they even may think that you influence them in a way they don’t want to so won’t be friends with you at all.