Will you discuss politics/religion with someone you don't know very well?

I like to discuss politics and religion at some time but often i find myself annoyed when people got carried away with what they believe in. I mean for the sake of making known ur opinion there's no harm in that, but to impose your beliefs to other people's mind who dont share the same sentiments than you, then it gets very annoying.:-)

You're absolutely right in saying that these are two topics that will invariably get people heated up, maybe bugged, and close to having disagreements... I agree with you because I have witnessed that many times. Politics is out of the question for me, just because I'm totally clueless about it; perhaps because I have never really been interested in it. But religion? That's another story. I have found that the best proof that my religious lifestyle is working (in and through me) is if people notice it without me having to say anything about it. If people ask me why I do or don't do certain things, then I feel they have opened the door to a discussion on that particular topic. But otherwise, no way. It's just too delicate, and can unnecessarily spoil somethng that is going good. That's my two cents :)

I avoid religious discussions as I feel that religion is a very personal matter and one should not really comment on another religion without knowing about it. However politics is a completely different cup of tea and like you, I too enjoy political debates. You would be surprised as to how much the opinions differ and what not people think and say and believe. Some are quite knowledgeable and informative and it’s a great way to beat the blues of traffic congestion…so yes, I don’t mind going for political debates with strangers.

Personally speaking I hate to discuss or debate politics and religion with strangers whom I do not know, basically it is the work of the press and media persons to do such things...smiles...thanx

Yup, I don't mind talking politics, but not religion. However I prefer to discuss with people I know well. Sometimes people tend to be rather irrational when they talk about these sensitive topics and refuse to accept others' viewpoint, thus creating a lot of unpleasantness. With people I know well, at least I'm sure that we would not end up arguing fiercely!

I'm less enjoy when talking about religion and politics with someone i just meet. i just like discuss it with my close friends or may family. we usually discuss about religion. not debating but sharing our point of view about religion. but i like discuss it with someone who has same religion with me rather than different. because it's a sensitive issue. I don't like discuss politic, because i never like politic

It depends entirely on the person before me. Here within the MYLOT community, there are members that I feel quite comfortable discussing politics and religion with. Other times when a question is presented, I don't realize until it is too late that I would rather have stayed out of that particular discussion because the person who opened the discussion is only fishing for posters of like mind. Period. After I give my dissenting opinion, it is like running into a buzzsaw. So after respectfully agreeing to disagree, I run for cover. When I meet someone in person it is easier to tell if my views will be received with an open mind. I enjoy healthy debate. I do not expect everyone to agree with me. I despise narrow-minded bigotry and try to avoid those people like the plague. My most interesting discussions on relition have been with ministers that I met. I like to pose questions regarding things that concern me to them. I learn a lot from them. It's like talking to lawyers. You get as many views on a single subject as there are ministers. God must be laughing at all of us wondering how we got it so wrong. LOL.

Maybe... certainly I don't need to know the people I 'meet' in MyLot to be more than happy to discuss either politics or religion - but then if they have asked a question of that nature, it is not like you are forcing the issue. I would not begin a conversation with a stranger in 'real' life on the same lines, but once the conversation has started I would happily discuss anything within reason..

i actually don't like talking about politics with people specially with people i don't know. cause i don't want to end up in big debate with someone i don't know much.

Well, I really enjoy exchanging information with someone whom i just met. It doesn't matter if he/she is on the same side of religion/ political view, because however they will speak their mind out. But sometimes I don't really enjoy talking something sensitive, such as religion issues, and something similar. I also like debating, doesn't care whether winning or losing, the information and conclusion behind that is the most important one.

I suly don't discuss such thing with a foreign,because we are gowing up at different backgroud,so if I stated something with different view,it may cause severe problems and give other people a feeling that you are not polite. But I really respect with other person's religion,since we have right to faith thing you conviced is right. Debating with people about politics just like politicians discuss with certain policy.You have right to show your views but don't want other people to accept it.

no problem with discussing politics/religion maturely with people i don't know very well. but generally, i stay away from that occasion. i think i am not adequately equipped with the subject matter and feel that i would not be able to give a very good share of the discussion. as much as possible, i would prefer to just tread on safer grounds, lol.

I agree with you that there are people who heated to discuss politics or religion because we respect each other's point of view. But there are some instances that in a group, someone will ask your point of views about politics or religion which I give my opinion but we never go to some arguments.

if i do then it would be a foolish thing to do so...

If the person is the one who started and I sense that he is open to a friendly dialogue or argumentation, then well and good. Otherwise I don't think it's wise since chances are, it will end up being a useless debate. I enjoy having a friendly dialogue with people who are well informed in their respective subjects. There can be a meaningful exchange and interaction. It is those who have little knowledge that become fanatics and close minded. Religion, among others, should unite people becasue of a common goal. Unfortunately it puts up walls of divisions and foster hatred in the minds of so many people. Have fun.

As a general rule I try not to get into a debate with anyone really over religion because there are lots of people out there who become very overzealous in their faith. I'm just not interested in debating on the pros & cons of a particular religion, especially with someone I don't really know. I like to think of myself as a very spiritual person, not religious as in pertaining to any church of worship/scripture or anything like that. I am a very forward thinking, liberal individual who thinks with their own mind, rather than lets a religion dictate it. The problem with religion I feel is that essentially I think it tries too hard to control every aspect in people's lives. I have a couple of friends how are die hard Catholics and for that reason I will never get into a debate with them. They think their way and it would be a pointless debate overall.