Was my friend being insensitive?

[Ruby the Bipolarbear]

So, my friend and I met at church. We went to the same school and church for two years, but we've been friends for 3 (she's in college now). So, I told her that I've been very interested in Islam and that I'm going to a mosque next week. I told her that I bought a hijab, and that I didn't want anyone to know about it yet because I'm not committing to anything right now. This was all on Facebook. We have youth nights at the church on Wednesdays, and during the night, she confronted me about what I'd said- she was supported on Facebook, and when we met, but after the conversation ended, she turned around and pronounced sort of loudly that I was converting to Islam. I quickly told her to stop and she did, but my brother seemed suspicious. My family, mostly my dad, wouldn't want me to be anything but Christian, so I asked her to keep quiet. But maybe she was joking around...
She's not forcing anything on me...I just think it was rude of her to announce that, even if it was meant to be in a playful manner

[JSoothe]

Yes, your friend is being insensitive. Nobody has the right to force their religious affiliation on others; you're allowed to believe in what you want. A good friend would be supportive of you, even if her beliefs are different than yours. Don't let her stop you from finding out what works best for you. Islam also tends to be very misunderstood in this day and age, so your friend may see the religion in a negative light. People with limited understanding of Islam often look at the Qur'an at face value or hold on to their misinterpretations when there is more to it than they know...... If she isn't forcing anything on you than it's not as bad, but you should speak to her in private and tell her how you felt about that and that you didn't want to be held to anything you weren't committed too. Explain that you would like to explore religion with some amount of privacy and do not need the extra attention.

[john]

dont you think its a tad contradictory of yourself? Christianity is based upon the teachings of CHRIST (thus the name ) Christ said he was the last true prophet and the true Son of God. thats the flaw in Islam, Mormonism, Unitarism etc... they all preach that Christ was pretty important and that he said some substantial things but they argue that He wasnt the real deal. they manipulated his words and teaches to create their own religion. that would be like me saying 500 years from now that Obama was actually a republican. it goes against what Christ stood for. i know this response has been a tad off the wall but before looking into Islam, ask yourself what draws you to it? is it the devout commitment or the holy respect they hold for their beliefs. i understand your curiosity but it sounds like you have a family and a friend who want whats best for you. i personally have read the Quran and the Book of Mormon just to familiarize myself with other religions but have not thought of converting. i respect others beliefs but i do so hoping that others respect mine. I would just explain to your friend your intentions. it might have been a shock to her (not justifying it just clarifying) ask her to join you. Adventure into others beliefs but look for a flaw in their ideology. there are many and Christianity is the only one that has never been disproven.

[Princess Hope]

Yeah, a silly thing from her indeed!

this means you can't trust her any more!