I could handle being with someone who believes in some sort of generic god force; but not someone who believes in a personal god that involves itself in human affairs. I could also handle being with someone with some different political beliefs--as long as it was not something major--like him being a tRUMPf supporter or supporting other detestible people. My preference, however, is to be with someone with whom I am on the same page-- both politically and concerning religion.

Very difficult for me to establish a connection with someone that has an imagery friend/ enemy.

I concur - there is NO way in H... that a trumpie can co-exist w/ a lib.. -- no matter how great the food and lovin' are! Much the same w/ an evangelical and -- well, the rest of the world. Now, moderately religious and "us" -- not so bad as long as neither forces their beliefs on the other. I could co-exist w/ a Quaker - I could co-exist w/ an Eisenhower Republican -- And I'm a liberal agnostic/aethiest as I share many of their values, even if not their formal "titles".

If you both keep your beliefs, or lack of them to yourselves why not?

Politics is polarizing: I'm right and you're wrong and vise versa. Religion on the other hand maybe more subtle most of the time, but the wounds of offense are more prevalent I think. I avoid discussions except for those who are more open minded. I do have a good personal friend that is a fairly devout believer who is very open to discussing Christianity with me.