Religion was never an issue for me. For as long as we agree on one thing and that is praising God and respecting Him with all his heart then , there is nothing else to discuss.
Respecting others requires respecting their entirety. Not criticizing them for their shortcomings but seeing the good things they have within.
Accept them for who they are and acknowledge what you have become when ever you are around them. Stop seeking for what they do not possess and love then for what they can only offer.
Friendship is not processed. You will know instantly if it is there. Just like love. You can feel the connection in an instant. No fuzz, no qualms and definitely no conditions. We do not even ask are you a believer? and we do not really care.
It is hard to find a true friendship and even one that you can relate to right away...So when you do find one. Be a keeper. Never judge.
Be subjective to imperfection and changes for no one is perfect except Christ himself. Be a friend and learn to trust and be trustworthy as well.
It is better to be used than to be the user and abused than to be the abuser, though this can be avoided if you know how to be yourself when you are with others.
Never try to please anyone just to be liked. Just as you have accepted them for who they are. Let them accept you for what you really are too.
