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Having trouble relating to friends that are religious. I have nothing against the people, I like them, but whenever I hear them say something like "praise god", I just want to shut them out of my life. Anyone have any advice on how to keep my respect for friends despite their, in my opinion, silly beliefs?

pennyc15 3 Feb 8
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I've had the same experience and initially just ignored their religious comments. That lead me to a bigger realization: 1) everyone is wacko in their own way 2) it's not our job to change anyone 3) accept & like/love them "as is". Keep in mind, they probably think you're the crazy one for not believing in [insert god of choice] and they still accept you! If they begin to proselytize, then maybe it's time to leave.

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I totally ignore all religious expressions and comments and go on talking as though I never heard them, or change the subject. If the person becomes aggressive I wander off as though I remembered something I need to do.

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You can now do a Pelosi hand clap at them.
Thank you Nancy.

Did you hear what Patton Oswalt said about that? "Pelosi just invented the "fuck you" clap".

@pennyc15 A hand clap for any occasion.

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