They say you should never talk religion or politics in social situations. Do you obey that rule or let it all hang out?

They say you should never talk religion or politics in social situations. Do you obey that rule or let it all hang out? Asked by LouLou 2 months ago Similar questions: talk religion politics social situations obey rule hang Politics & Law > Politics.

Similar questions: talk religion politics social situations obey rule hang.

I don't talk religion or politics in real life - but not because I fear an argument. Simply because there are topics far more interesting and entertaining to discuss.

All I know is I have a Religious question that I would love to ask here. I never will though becasue I know I will start a war. :( .

You are a smart lady Leesa914! :)thanks. LouLou 2 months ago .

I never talk about politics or religion....ever.

I don't care about what they say. America is a free country and that includes freedom of speech, regardless of the topic.

I understand what you are saying. I guess I am speaking about in situations when that discussion might get people angy. Nothing can ruffle feathers like Religion and Politics.

LouLou 2 months ago .

Home & family, friends - we talk about politics and religion all the time. Social occasions at work? Never.

I am probably in the same situation as you. Immediate family get togethers ( our two grown children, their spouses, my husband and grandchildren) we always talk politics when we get together because our views are all the same. We feel comfortable speaking our minds in the privacy of my home.

Relatives outside of my immediate family never! Many of them are Democrats who talk politics at family gatherings sayings things that I want to scream at them to "shut the hell up, you don't know what you are talking about". Instead I keep my mouth shut, pour myself another glass of wine, sometimes bum a cigarette from one of them or leave the room.

Too afraid if I actually get started I won't be able to shut up. :) LouLou 2 months ago .

I absolutely never bring either up in public. I have to deal with it but that's a different story. Since politics and religion are now a mixed issue it has become even more obnoxious at social gatherings.

I don't ever bring it up because where I come from, it was the ultimate social faux pas and divided people unnecessarily. But I lived in a rather moderate state for most of my life.

I haven't patience to tangle up with political wrangling called discussions, lol, so I don't indulge. I don't uphold religion such as churchgoing or seek to convert anyone but I do live by spiritual values which I feel are more meaningful than attending Sunday rituals that offer little to self inquiry or development. My opinion only.

I try and avoid those two topics at all costs, but there are some people who are combative and won't let it go. I had a friend who ruined a friendship of 33 years because she constantly attacked me about my politics. We had zillions of topics to discuss but she was obsessed with the state of the world and, in her opinion, why it was that way.

We eventually parted company because I couldn't convince her that the friendship was worth more than our political views.

I never start the discussion but I will respond if asked. The reason they say don't talk about those things is that the probability of changing anyone's mind is slim and none. We should talk about these things under appropriate situations.

That's an interesting question, Lou. I think the reason why there's so much heated debate on message boards about those 2 subjects is because they are so taboo in real life....at least at family and social gatherings where everyone is not in agreement or near agreement. I recently went on a vacation with 2 other couples.At dinner our last evening, they were talking about politics, and I commented, "Isn't it wonderful that we all agree so we can discuss this.

" One person responded that he would talk like that even if the rest of us didn't agree with him. My sister in law recently married a man with opposite political views and she included in her vows a promise to always argue politics with him.As for religion, I don't like to argue the fine points with someone as long as we agree with the basics. If I were one to one with someone who put down Christianity, I would probably just let them know I disagree and avoid the conversation.

I believe that God allows them to accept or reject him and that it's not my place to interfere with that. If they were influencing someone else, I would have to speak up. Good question.

Thanks for your input autumn. :) LouLou 2 months ago .

I'm not afraid to talk politics, not at all. Oh, btw, Obamba is a disgrace to the office and to America.

Never mind what "they say. "Watch what they do.

I don't understand what you are getting at. I was asking for personal opinions. LouLou 2 months ago .

That is my personal opinion. The true test of how to behave is not what people say but how they actually behave. Especially if nobody is watching.

I never do. Of course that is not a problem, since except for Askville, I don't deal much with Democrats socially.

Funny you should say that. I have family members on my husband's side who are dems and I have those couple of times a year that I have to see them. Personal friends which are few are not Dems.

Can't picture myself hanging around with people who to me are nuts. :) LouLou 2 months ago .

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Is it possible to have a hearty discussion about politics, religion, or ANY subject .

Ok... Let's put partisan politics aside and talk about issues - National Security.

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