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Don't want to offend my friend.
17/F My friend is a Jehovah's Witness and really tries to convert me. I am Jewish as in heritage, but I've come to the conclusion that I am fine without a religion. I don't need to be led and that's final. If I tell her I am content with my religious choices...will she still be my friend? or should I just continue to turn down invites to her congregation...I've been there before, so I have given it a try.
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Maybe give some free advice about: Friendship?
If she's a real friend, she won't care what your religion is, she'll still be your friend.
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It is hard to have friends of different religions, especially when they try to convert you. Yet you have to be honest. I remember my friend told me that she really did not need a religion at this point in her life because she wanted to figure out life in her own way, and I accepted that. What I mean is that you should tell her how you feel and as a good friend she will step aside and allow you to believe in whatever makes you happy. I actually used to be a different religion but when my mom switched to Buddhism, I really began to feel free. And that is exactly how everyone should feel, free to live the life that they want.
Anyways, I hope you are able to talk to your friend so that she can understand this unique side of you and support you in your time together.
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She's your friend, so you should be honest with her.
Really, if she's going to want to end your friendship over religious choices, then she's not really a good friend to begin with.
Just tell her that you respect her religion, but it's just not for you. Ask her to please give you the same courtesy by respecting yours.
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