If you have to hide your political or religious views from your 'friends' in order to maintain your friendships, then I question how solid your friendships actually are.

It's weird how many people say they've lost 'friends' they had for decades, because of a basic difference in opinion. Or for voting differently.

I don't get it. Were you just talking about the weather and TV for decades?

How can your 'best friend' not know your beliefs?

There are certainly more things to talk about than politics and religion, but I don't know how one can dodge these topics entirely for years on end, unless you keep conversations VERY superficial.

I've never lost a friend over politics or religion. God forbid.

Pick them wisely.