I think the best thing is to agree to disagree and try not to make it an issue.

I have a friend that is Jewish by culture and birth. He was of faith too, but converted to Christianity. I enjoy many aspects of our friendship. I also enjoy debating BOTH politics and religion with him. I guess we are both trying to "SAVE" one another!! LOL!!!

I don't have a single friend who has Faith. That's not a conscious decision on my part, just how it pans out. Also, Australia has a significantly lower level of faith and church going than, say, the US.

For example, I was recently at a local pub, working on my laptop. I needed ("needed" ) to go inside to get another pint, but didn't want to pack up my rig. A bunch of 20 somethings were at the next table over. I approached them and solemnly told them that Christ had died for their sins. They didn't know how to react. Then I told them I was just kidding, can you please watch my rig. They fell about with laughter. To be religious is kooky in mainstream Australia.

It is hard, especially when your friend tries to convert you, sure that he is acting in your best interest. Your have to set limits, which keep the relationship today from being that which it once was.

All my favorite people challenge me.

Not me

I have. I’ve known my best friend since we were in elementary school but we didn’t get close until high school. I’m 44 now so about 25 years. I wouldn’t say she’s a bible beater, she’s Lutheran. But she’s served on the board of her church for many years and it’s an important part of her life. We don’t discuss religion or politics as a whole. I will mention things like getting together for an atheist meet-up and she’ll talk about issues at church. We listen to each other but don’t actually discuss religion itself. Not sure if that makes sense or not.