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Is it appropriate to ask an casual acquaintance if they are a Christian?

I own a small independent book store and have people ask me on a regular basis if I am a Christian. Whether I am or not is irrelevant. I believe it is not an appropriate question to ask an acquaintance. Yes or No...

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  • ?
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    It depends what kind of small independent book store you own. Is it a Religious or spiritual bookstore? because if it is, the question would be relevant.

    But if you own a general bookstore, then no, I personally do not think it's appropriate to ask that question to a casual acquaintance.

    Religion is a private and sacred practice and many people could easily be judged by their views and practices (and not always favourably).

    It's because everyone is different and we live in a mixed society, so therefore I think that religion should be treated, as it is at a dinner party like sex and politics, best avoided.

  • candle
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago

    Religious zealots will even ask strangers, not just causal acquaintance.

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