ESI/LIE Conversations

[Bethanyclaire]

When I read the convo @Adam Strange my first reaction was to laugh a bit. I thought she might be sort of making a joke (ESI can be playful?) and also I thought she’s showing that she’s thought about the fact you have different beliefs and what it might mean. Either way, she wasn’t necessarily bothered by your different beliefs? Are there other things that you do agree on? More personal stuff? Attitudes about individuals/ how individuals behave?

Does it bother you that she’s religious/republican? What are you worried about? Sorry I haven’t read all the comments but I’m curious

As a left-wing Londoner who went to Catholic school (taught by an ESI nun at one point who loved football lol) I have to say that I think Christianity is socialist/left wing at its heart. It’s super interesting hearing about republican views on this forum. The US is such a big place I think people can feel more secure in voting for a party that is hardline than one that is softer. Religion is something that helps people justify/explore their moral
choices, but lots of people seem happy to balance religion with being practical
and progressive (like people on this forum) and are open-minded to views of non-religious people. I suppose you’ll need to talk a bit further with her to see if there is room for discussion in your relationship regarding politics and religion which you can both grow from?