I’m in a dilemma. How do ex-Muslims handle this situation?

I'm not a Muslim, but I have many Muslim friends. They aren't ultra-conservative, but they have a strong appreciation for their faith and its more liberal interpretations. While they're not anti-Western, they do wish for greater dominance of Muslim countries, and some have a bias towards supporting Hamas.

They don’t harbor hatred for Jews but aren't fond of Israel. I cherish my memories with them and want to be sensitive to their feelings, yet I understand that Israel is on the right side. I recognize that Hamas is extremely radical and terroristic. I genuinely desire peace between Arab Palestinians and Israelis, and I believe that historically, Israel has sought peace more than Arab nations have.

My question for ex-Muslims is, how do you navigate this situation? On one hand, you have friends whose views contrast with yours, and on the other, you value those friendships and don’t want to cause any hurt.

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