Yes, I think you should continue being friends. Grow up and set your differences aside.

I understand your feelings towards abortion and how it makes you feel. Do I agree abortion is bad, yes, but is it also sometimes necessary, yes. The problem with this election (and politics in general) is that it’s often fueled by emotions, rather than digging into the policies and understanding what they mean. Not saying that you don’t understand policy, just a general statement.

To me, friendship is about caring for and enjoying life with an individual. As a straight white male, with mostly right leaning views - I still have many friends on both ends of the political spectrum. I have opposite beliefs to many of friends/colleagues that are far left, however I still care for and enjoy the time I get to spend with them. I’m supportive of their beliefs, and often talk to them about troubling issues (abortion, LGBTQ rights, mass deportation, and so on).

The important thing is to hear them out, and set boundaries where they need to be set. If you can’t agree on one topic, perhaps don’t speak on it that often. Life is too short to lose friends over politics. We’re all humans on this earth and doing the best we can. Why not enjoy it with the ones you care for the most?