I was talking to a friend the other day about another acquaintance. I said I like him, but he's very opinionated, and I know I will eventually say something that will piss him off, and he takes issues very seriously.
I like talking about politics, current events etc. I admire people who work for a cause they believe in. On the other hand, its not a litmus test in choosing friends. In fact I can think of a at least one important issue I disagree about with almost everyone I know. My parents are rightwing Republicans and I voted for Obama. I like science but I have several friends with New-Agey beleifs. One practices Reiki and readsTarot cards. (Actually she loves trying stuff out on me because she knows I'm a skeptic.)
So I'm curious about how important agreeing on things is to other people? Are there some things you can accept but others that are "deal breakers?"