Question for Christians and Muslems

This isn't a question. Of course I'm friend of every person -here in myLot or anywhere- with persons who manifest good will. And, as I know and your own experience can tell you, this doesn't depend on what kind of religion you profess but on the interpretation you give it. I'm Christian and very glad to see that some responses of mine, regarding Christianity, brought more than one Muslim to ask for friendship -which I happily agreed with. As Christian, non believers need my attention and love, inclusive, no, especially, those who may be inclined to hate me because of my faith. Between friends, religion and faith can also be a topic of discussion, as it can be -or is- between couples. According to Paul, patience and love can lead to the salvation of the other part (1 Cor 7:12-16). I think you should turn to the person whose invitation you rejected and invite him/her in turn. I don't know whether he/she will accept, but anyway, you will have done right. :)

I apologize beforehand friend, but that is a horrible mentality and way of thinking. Why would you not accept friendship from a Muslim? Because he has a different religion and view than you? I'm Christian myself and I don't agree with what most people believe in - but that doesn't mean I'm not going to interact with those around me because I do things differently. Jesus ate and talked with the Gentiles, so why wouldn't we as Christians interact with those who aren't like us? We have no reason to not befriend a person just because the beliefs are different. There is nothing Christian about that.

Of course I would be their friend.That's what God want's,for use to be friends with the unsaved ones and maybe one day after you have dropped a line or two here and there about Jesus,they will get the point and become christian.Don't be pushy and constanly preach,that might scare them away.You need to keep the door open so that you can drop subtle hint's. Glory Donna http://homeworkoppsplusmore.blogspot.com

I'm neither christian nor muslim, but I feel I need to give my opinion on this. Isn't it a bit closed minded to say that you wouldn't want to add a muslim person because of something broadcast on a tv that they have nothing directly to do with it? Sure, they may be proud of their heritage, but that doesn't mean that they share the exact beliefs of their faith. This country, along with alot of others have come a long way from the religious segregation we've once faced, and it continues to grow more open to possibilities, so not adding someone like you'd say you'd be paranoid about just closes that gap.

ok i'm a muslim girl...and i'm proud to be a muslim... i don't know why u made that,you must know his character at first ........ and mine i have more christians friends and really i love them.......and i want to tell you that news give a bad view about islam...do you know that it's forbidden in islam to kill any one ,and i wanna to say if they some people make that they just represent thierself not ISLAM. any way if u really want to know anything about islam i can help u.....thanks

I would definitely accept ANY friendship here on myLot, since if they really want to kill me, they couldn't! I think you are stereo typing Muslims, they do not all want to cause trouble to the world! It is only the minority of them which causes so much problems in our society, causing wars between nations! I have friends from different religion and culture to me, Hindu, Hindi, Buddha, Christian, Muslim, you name it! They are only people who have different life values to you. I do think it is becasue of "paranoia" because of the rotten world around us, cause us to disbelieve that people can be friendly, scams on the internet, killing and bashing on the streets, wars and terrorism..... It is not your fault that you hold this attitude towards making friends of a different race or religion... Happy posting, hope you can be more accepting of other religions later on in life =D

I am neither Muslim nor Christian, but I have friends of many, many religions, on mylot, other websites, offline! I can understand how it could mkae you paranoid that there are some extremists out there, but living your life in fear of other's beliefs isn't healthy. Even if the person who requested your friendship did have some ulterior motive for doing so, the amount of damage anyone can do to you online without you giving out too much information is limited. Unless you're thinking about actually meeting someone, it's rarely an issue. So I think you should just relax a little and give people a chance. If your new friend does turn out to be disrespectful of you because of differences in beliefs, you are always free to delete them later!

I think I have several Muslim friends. I am not sure, because we never discussed religion. On the other hand, I do have a friendship with a Muslim in which we constantly discuss our religious beliefs. I have been learning a lot about the Muslim religion. I don't know how much he is learning about Christianity, he seems to know so much already. I have enjoyed our exchanges so far. We are both very respectful of each others beliefs. I am well aware that he is actively trying to convert me, but I take his zeal into consideration when reading his messages and in my replies. I am very strong in my own faith, but I do want to know what others are thinking and how they came to their beliefs. I'm sure there are some Muslims who might get ugly in an information exchange, just as I have seen some Christians and some atheists get ugly. If you would like to add a Muslim as a friend, go ahead. If it doesn't work out and you feel the person is disrespectful, mention it and if things don't improve, then cancel the "friendship."

Hi Seoguy Although I am not a christian or muslim but I think what u did was wrong. Although i don't have so many friends and i am not good of making friends but I know making friends is from the heart and sincerity not from the religion. Like me I'm a buddhist and although i never had muslim friends from my country but most of my friends from net are muslim. And u will find that lots of them are friendly. So why don't you give it a try ok?

..for me, friendship has no exceptions..it doesn't really matter what your religions are, as long as you are willing to stay in a friendship...religion would not be a barrier to a relationship which is focused on acceptance and understanding..the only difference between christiana and muslim is the beliefs that are being practiced..but that beliefs is not a hindrance for a friendship to grow...

Forgive me, Seoguy, but my first reaction was to laugh. I find your question very amusing, but at the same time very scary, as like you mentioned, it could be just paranoia. That said, I'm a Christian, and I find that limiting your friends to a certain religion is rather bigoted. My boyfriend's a Muslim, some of my best friends are Sikhs, I work with a majority of Buddhists whom I also call friends, and the only major religion I have yet to make a friend with is Jewish, but that's only cause Jews are hard to find in my part of the world. :P It will only become an argument of beliefs if you let it. If there are more things in common that you share beyond religion, then those are more important. Most people I know are happy to tell me more about their religion, as they would not like to offend and be offended by others. So yes, I would make friends with a Muslim in a heartbeat. Now if you were talking paedophiles and the like that would be another matter... Have a good day, Seo!

We all are people at the end of the day. If you pick your friends by religion it may come across as racsist to others. Not everyone thinks the same. My advise is to pick friends coz of thier personality not thier nationality.

Just relac yourself.Take it easy!Dont refuse a girl too hastily.