i really want friends who believe in God, and im always jealous.. Options

[shesindreamland_...]

You know, I wish all my friends were Christian..and knew and loved God. I mean, right now my friends keep talking crap and hating this one girl who used to be friends with us, and theyre all like, Haha if she suicided i'd probably laugh. And all I can think is..shut UP youre nto supposed to HATE and gossip and act that way.. and i especially feel this way right now becuase ive been reading random people's xangas lately, and apparently this one guy had been in a serious accident and all of his friends, theyre all praying and saying stuff on each others xangas like, "Dont worry..hes in Gods hands.." and "God will hear every cry..just keep praying" and they even go to someones house everyday and just pray for the guy who had an accident. i mean.. to be praying with a group of best friends,getting close to God.. i WANT that feeling, you know? i dont even know why im still friends with some of the people im friends with, but it sjust that i have no one else.. Im Christian but I dont go to church cause my parents aren't, so its not like I get a ride or anything. And if barely any of my friends are Christian, its not like they can pick me up and take me since my parents cant. if i went to church then i would definitely have friends who believe in God and everything..but right now thats not really possible..

So yeah..ever feel this way..or something similar? and what should I do? =x

[redpeony]

I think you guys are being a bit too harsh on her because I'm sure she didn't really mean it that way, as in she only wants friends based on religion.

I know how she feels; It's not that she thinks non-Christians are bad people.. but maybe It's that common ground that lets her feel more connected with them, you know? Many friendships these days are completely based on superficiality, and I know first hand that It's hard to find a quality friendship where people don't feel the need to gossip, always talk about meaningless things. Sometimes I feel out of place with people like that. I'm not in any way saying that It's non-Christians are all like that, and all Christians are the greatest of friends... because I know some Christians who are half-hearted and not the kindest of people. But based on experience, I've found that It's just easier sometimes to connect with people who have the same set of values as you. This goes for non-religious people too, no?

It was a bit of a generalization on her part, and maybe it is on mine too.. but I'm just pointing out that I don't think she's trying to sound judgmental or anything.. she just wants a certain bond, and believes this is the way to find it. (tell me if I'm wrong =p.)