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This letter was from a high school student – and this is fourth (and last, for now) in a short series of reruns of old columns which I wrote many years ago, as the fictional Professor Theophilus, in an online magazine for Christian college students. Several people have been kind enough to say that my Ask Theophilus columns kept them sane in those days.
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Question:
I have two girl friends whom I met only a week ago. They claim to be Christian, and I believe them -- I know for a fact that they attend and are active at church. My problem lies in the fact that they do not behave or talk in godly ways. I am often left feeling very uncomfortable around them because their behavior is at odds with mine. They know I see things differently, and they know what they do bothers me, but I try my best to be polite and kind. Would I be a snob to discontinue my friendship with them because of how I feel about their behavior? Should I even consider not being their friend?Reply:
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