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Going to church for family events?
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Going to church for family events?
February 5, 2009 at 9:57 am
Hey there new member here,

Long story short...
I am in conflict

I am a very strong atheist, in the past i have always gone to friends/families events at churches and although it has bothered me i have done it out of politeness or respect.

Most recently, i went to my Step-brothers wedding and put up with it.

But now they're about to have their new daughter christened.

The wedding was one thing as they are both consenting adults but i can't agree on any level with christening a child that has no choice in the matter.
I feel like i might be at the age/conviction level to actually not go.

Where do others stand on visiting churches for these things?

Your opinions very much appreciated
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Going to church for family events? - by Greenbeast - February 5, 2009 at 9:57 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Darwinian - February 5, 2009 at 10:14 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Greenbeast - February 5, 2009 at 10:32 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Darwinian - February 5, 2009 at 10:36 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Greenbeast - February 5, 2009 at 10:41 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by IamAwake - February 5, 2009 at 10:50 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Greenbeast - February 5, 2009 at 10:58 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Eilonnwy - February 5, 2009 at 11:05 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Demonaura - February 5, 2009 at 1:56 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by bozo - February 5, 2009 at 3:27 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Demonaura - February 5, 2009 at 7:00 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by lukec - February 5, 2009 at 9:08 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by leo-rcc - February 5, 2009 at 9:21 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by chatpilot - February 6, 2009 at 12:18 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Greenbeast - February 6, 2009 at 4:11 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by lilphil1989 - February 6, 2009 at 5:18 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by allan175 - February 6, 2009 at 5:42 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Greenbeast - February 6, 2009 at 5:48 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by moodydaniel - February 6, 2009 at 9:43 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by chatpilot - February 6, 2009 at 11:59 am
RE: Going to church for family events? - by allan175 - February 6, 2009 at 12:06 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by chatpilot - February 6, 2009 at 2:40 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Rockthatpiano06 - February 6, 2009 at 4:25 pm
RE: Going to church for family events? - by Ace Otana - February 6, 2009 at 5:50 pm

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