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I'm a devout atheist. One of my best mates is the ex-president of my university's Christian Union. We get along fine. Quite a while ago, I made it clear to him (politely but firmly) that he wasn't going to change my views on anything, and he made it clear that he thought I was wrong, but wouldn't try to convince me. Occasionally, we talk about religious matters, usually when I have a question or something and want to know what the Christian perspective of it is. I try to keep my questions interesting and slightly tricky, and he enjoys thinking about what I've said and debating the issues with me.
The key to our relationship is that when we do discuss religion, we maintain respect for each other. It also helps that we try to keep it light-hearted; I throw in a few barbs about 'works of fiction', and he occasionally warns me to stay inside during thunderstorms. But it's all in good humour.
Not really any great advice for you; just an example to show that such relationships can work.
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