I think it's actually very difficult to be true friends with someone you agree with in everything. Sharing the exact same kinds of views of life can lead you to a false comfort and belief that those people would be there for you no matter what.
I reckon the best of friends can be those who disagree with us. Being friends with someone with a different onlook on life is a lot more challenging, because you can't be narrow-minded and convinced that your way is the only way. This kind of friendship is valuable because it means those people are ready to accept you and respect you for who you are.
All fundamentalism is violent, even in a friendship. If your friends are not willing to accept you but constantly try to persuade you to believe the way they do, you might want to re-evalue the meaning of those relationships.
February 15, 2009
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