Most of my relatives on my Dad's side are Pentecostal Christians who've been nothing but nice and helpful to me throughout my life. I'm sure they've heard the rumors about my beliefs (dating back to the 70's) and still they invite me to the family holiday dinners on the 4th, Thanksgiving and Christmas. So as long as I keep my religious opinions to myself and they don't start speaking in tongues and laying the hands on me, we're all cool.

Good on you. That is the way life should be. We do not need to hate each other, there will always be a lot that we have in common.

And so it should. Aren’t we all supposed to be tolerant. I don’t want to hangout with people and start telling them they’re stupid for believing in god.

I have been there so many times and, like you, am proud that I kept it cool. HOWEVER that is not the case when we go deep with someone. Superficial conversation is fine to pass time and chat it up but to hear someone's views straight up, that is another thing.

I like that!! I am able to go to any type of event and have an amazing time with all kind of people. I think that is called maturity?? besos !