To avoid Muslim friend

[cumbriaisbest]

I can't stand listenting to it any more.Tatbir, Gaza and so on. Unrelenting pain.
In addition.....
Where do I go when I die ( as a non believer?)
Where will my gay son go?

I say this as somebody who has worked in community projects and is passionately against racism.

If you no longer enjoy this person's company because they insist on starting conversations you find offensive or uncomfortable you can stop spending time with them, you do not need the internet's permission.

I think you'll find many religions will be similar.
You don't have to be friends with anyone you don't particularly like. Do you want us to give you permission? If so, why?

If Islam is the true religion. You'll do to hell as a non-believer. So will your DS.

Tatbir is a shia thing?

Thank You.
It was being done locally, in the NW.

@cumbriaisbest Where do I go when I die ( as a non believer?)
Where will my gay son go?

You are not a Muslim, so what does it matter what your Muslim friend thinks? It seems maybe you are wanting to provoke 'something' by wanting to know what your friend thinks, so yes, YABU. The only important think is where do YOU think you go when you die? Where do YOU think your gay son will go? Indeed, do you actually want to 'go' anywhere when you're dead?

Plus, as you 'can't stand listening to her it anymore', I am questioning your validity as a 'friend'.

Of course it doesn't. It clearly says it's sinful. Most Muslims don't too and fro with it and stick to their beliefs.

As a practicing Muslim who observes (no alcohol, only eats halal, does charity etc), I have plenty of gay friends and colleagues.

It’s not for me to judge.

Ok, Thanks. It's not a pic and mix religion is it?

Of course. It's not for you to judge but the religion clearly says it's sinful.

Not usually no.

YANBU OP. I have distanced myself from a Muslim friend of over 10 years. It’s a shame but I got bored of the lectures and “education”. Sometimes you just want to talk about general shite you know? I don’t want to talk about Gaza, culture, racism etc constantly.

I think that's it, exactly.

Not all Muslims talk about Gaza, culture and racism.

We need to stop discussing Muslims as a monolith.

Do all Christians think and talk the same?

I only have one Muslim friend and she does so that’s my experience.

She wasn’t always like this and she’s a lovely person but the topic of conversation is always the same. Nobody else can get a word in edgeways.

No more than I talk about Rule Brittania, the Pope, and black pudding.

Of course.

And because I have casual aquintances who are Muslim and have worked with Muslims, I am aware of this.

I think you have to separate how your individual friend acts from the fact she is Muslim. No Muslim friends of mine - or even Muslim colleagues, acquaintances etc - act like this. In fact most Muslims I know seem to be afraid to mention Gaza. It’s like a pain you can’t mention in case you get hateful comments in response.

I’m not Muslim btw.

The problem isn’t Islam it’s the way this particular woman feels the need to talk about her beliefs as if they were the most important thing in the room. None of the major religions are favourable towards homosexuality but plenty of religious people don’t let that interfere with their friendships or work relationships with people who have different views and beliefs.

Just stay away from the individual that you aren’t enjoying being around and maybe try to understand why someone who cares about Palestine is likely to be upset at the world just now.

maybe try to understand why someone who cares about Palestine is likely to be upset at the world just now

I care, I am upset. Its hideous.

You don't have to continue a friendship with anyone you don't like.
You don't have to have respect for any religion.

I find most people are intolerant of other peoples religion except their own. People take great offence if you don’t share their views.

Of course YANBU to distance yourself from someone like that. Religious folk can be religious if they choose, clearly, but she's overstepping boundaries.

Is the 'islamophobia' in the room with us? Not wanting opinions forced upon you isn't phobia. 🫣

Eventually pretty much all christians want to talk about faith, made-up concepts like heaven/hell/sin, and so on. They're biblically called to evangelise.

Christians get these kind of threads and I don't see the same posters having a problem with those. I knew as soon as I saw the thread title, how this would go.

I don't really understand your point, but I'd limit contact with anyone who pointed out how their religion would view aspects of my life. 🤔