Nonsense! I got some older friends so it'd be cool. I even had an online gf who was eight years older than me. {XD} Though I never told my mom about it, but that's only because she cares for me and I didn't want her spazzing out.
I recently rediscovered my faith because I was baptized Catholic, but my parents (well, just my father) didn't do such a good job in raising me that way and my mother didn't mind if I believed in other things. I started out as a Protestant when I rediscovered God but then turned to the Catholic faith because it felt more fulfilling (yet stricter). But I don't mind it. I do research when I want and share with my friends on Facebook, though it's rare that they comment on anything at all. So I would encourage you to learn more about it, but I'm here if you got questions about it.
I should be getting off soon since I only have four hours before I get ready for work. I work at nights and haven't had much sleep >.< But on the plus side I met a wonderful person so it's fine.