We discuss many things that have nothing to do with our religions. I do ask him how Ramadan is going (which is, of course, religious), but mostly because I know how difficult it is to fast (Baha'is have a similar fast). We occasionally discuss religion, but always with respect to our different beliefs. For the most part, we discuss his music (I think I mentioned in the story of us becoming friends that he's a great singer), Esperanto (how we met), my fiction writing (which is pretty awful, to be honest), the current situation in the Middle East, cinima, international politics, and languages (I'm helping him with his English, he's helping me with my Farsi).
However, what exactly gives you the right to decide what constitutes a true friendship between two individuals other than yourself? We consider one another friends, we keep up with what's going on in our lives, we check up on one another when we hear something worrying is happening in our respective regions, and we make a point of praying for one another. And let me tell you, I am very grateful for his prayers. I need them! Religion is part of our lives. This means it will also play a part in our friendship. But it plays a positive part. We learn from one another, enjoy discussing our different perspectives. It helps us each grow.
However, what exactly gives you the right to decide what constitutes a true friendship between two individuals other than yourself? We consider one another friends, we keep up with what's going on in our lives, we check up on one another when we hear something worrying is happening in our respective regions, and we make a point of praying for one another. And let me tell you, I am very grateful for his prayers. I need them! Religion is part of our lives. This means it will also play a part in our friendship. But it plays a positive part. We learn from one another, enjoy discussing our different perspectives. It helps us each grow.
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