This is something I've been wondering about for a while now: what is the best way to deal with someone who has very different political and religious views than you? I'm sure we've all met someone who seemed pretty cool and nice, only to find out they have beliefs that you are very much against.
For example, you firmly believe there is a God, but that other person firmly believes there isn't one. Or, you support same sex marriage but that other person believes that will destroy civilization. Or, you think Obama is a decent President while someone else believes all the conspiracies about him.
Basically, are similar political and religious beliefs a deal breaker for you when it come to friendships and relationships?
Will you include someone with opposing viewpoints in your social circle? Will you have a serious relationship with that kind of person, or just something casual? How do you deal with family members who strongly disagree with? Also, do you think its possible to have a close relationship in this type of situation, much like James Carville and Mary Matalin (BTW, I think those two are a match made in heaven)?
This thread may belong in ZC, but its also FYM material. It's just something I'm sure many of us have faced in our lives at least once.
For example, you firmly believe there is a God, but that other person firmly believes there isn't one. Or, you support same sex marriage but that other person believes that will destroy civilization. Or, you think Obama is a decent President while someone else believes all the conspiracies about him.
Basically, are similar political and religious beliefs a deal breaker for you when it come to friendships and relationships?
Will you include someone with opposing viewpoints in your social circle? Will you have a serious relationship with that kind of person, or just something casual? How do you deal with family members who strongly disagree with? Also, do you think its possible to have a close relationship in this type of situation, much like James Carville and Mary Matalin (BTW, I think those two are a match made in heaven)?
This thread may belong in ZC, but its also FYM material. It's just something I'm sure many of us have faced in our lives at least once.