Would you accept this person's Facebook friend request?

What do you do:


You join a religious group during your 1st year at college. You practise your religion for 4 years, but then decide to leave the group. It was a difficult choice, but you're confident you made the right one.


Six years later, you receive a facebook friend request and a little personalized message from one of the missionaries involved in your innitial conversion. This person meant something to you at that time in your life, but you know that you no longer have much in common. You're comfortable with yourself, but you know they will disapprove of your present lifestyle--your decision to leave the group, the 'colourful' words that your friends write on your wall, occasional drinking references.


Do you accept the request or do you ignore it? Why?

Would you accept this person's Facebook friend request?
Accept. This missionary cared about you and apparently still does. While you think your current lifestyle is unacceptable to this person, you are showing that you are maybe not happy with your lifestyle. And what makes you think that this person has not had a major change in their life? Be strong and stand up for yourself! This person just cares about you. If you no longer believe in this particular religion, just let this person know that - while you are happy to talk to him/her again, your life has taken you on a different path. Tell them about yourself and you should ask about what they have been doing. If you are worried about talking to this person because of the religion aspect, have a friend nearby! Definitely be truthful about your life and your beliefs. Do not hesitate to be in touch with someone who made a big impression in your life! Also, do not hesitate to admit to having your own life! And finally, do not feel the need to keep in touch if things do not go well.
Reply:I'd just ignore it.
Reply:I would accept it, it cant hurt can it and if they start sending you heavy messages you can remove them. If they disapprove of your lifestyle then they know not to look at your page.
Reply:Accept it
Reply:Approve it. You may rekindle the friendship. I am sure that this person would just like to reconnect with you, and is not looking to judge. You will never know if you don't try.
Reply:I'd approve it. But if he started getting preachy or judgemental I'd just drop him as a friend and send him a note saying "I'm sorry, but I really don't need negative, judgemental people in my life right now."
Reply:ignore it, youve moved on
Reply:i would accept,only because although we have different lifestyles we can still be friends and keep in touch
Reply:approve, it would be more respectable in his eyes if you dont look like youre running away


and if the subject is brought up, it would probably be best to defend yourself