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Your best friend is of a different belief then you are and invites you out one day to visit his church/synogoge/temple/place of worship. Would you go to see how a different faith believes or say no? This is not to change your mind on your belief, just a "hey, why don't you stop by" kind of thing.

On another note, would you invite your friend to attend your place of worship as a return favor?

Update:

I've actually attended several different churches and religious ceremonies. Going isn't a problem for me.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    sure I would

    I have been to Hindu weddings , I am God mother to my catholic neice , attended many Christian weddings

    I would go to a service with anyone

    I dont need to return the favour , those who know me know my beliefs

    if they wish to join me , they would say so

    I dont ask anyone , they know they are welcome if they wish to come

  • 1 decade ago

    Depends on the circumstances and the faith of that person. I wouldn't visit a Kingdom Hall or Mormon church for instance. I wouldn't not attend my own church unless I were out of town or something happened which I had to attend to (especially since I teach and have other commitments almost every week :D ).

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I did this when I was a kid, although my mother was NOT crazy about the idea at all.

    As far as I know, most of my friends are christians so I really have no interest in learning more. If I knew someone who was a JW, LDS, pagan or something like that, I would definitely be interested in attending. I have nothing to invite them to, unless it be Sunday morning coffee and nap time.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I would attend if it were a place of worship I had never attended and if the friend's intentions were true because I am curious about other belief systems.

    I am atheist therefore have no place of worship so the second question is inapplicable for me.

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  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, I would go - though I couldn't return the invitation as I am not a member of any church right now.

  • 1 decade ago

    I guess it depends on what kind of religious beliefs they have. I have a Muslim friend, and he isn't allowed to go into any other place of worship except a mosque.

    If it doesn't go against any of your beliefs, I don't see why not; and if it doesn't go against any of their beliefs, I think you should invite them to your place of worship. :)

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I had attended many different houses of worship when I was a believer.

  • Alan
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    I have been invited several times in my life and have accepted without an issues or problems.

    I have invited friends to "my place" for special events but not just "to stop on by".

  • Kevin
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago

    i am Muslim, about 60 % of my friends are christians

    i was invited many times to weddings in churches, and i always accept the invitation with much joy & happiness, i have NO problem with that.

    Also, i invited many christian friends to my occasions, and they accepted my invitation too

    We are true friends, we don't make the difference in religions and stuff like that separates us

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I've been to a few different places. None of them fit so well as being outside on a cold, windy night beneath the stars with my altar and praising the goddess. =)

    and of course I'd invite them to cast circle with me. Everyone near to me is ALWAYS invited, however I deeply doubt they WOULD.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes i would go and invite them to go with me.

    Going to a different church or whatever doesn't mean the person will automatically change their beliefs right away .....They will not burn in hell either....

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