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Going to church for family events?
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RE: Going to church for family events?
(February 5, 2009 at 9:57 am)Greenbeast Wrote: 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

Hi!

Now, I can see where your standing and such and I'm able to say that I have been in such situations before. I just went along with it even though I disagreed with it.

If I felt strongly against it, I would of mentioned something. Like for example: I'd rather not go, since I do not believe in this sort of thing and that I disagree with it.

I've refused to sing religious songs in school and I have refused to take part in any religious event regardless of the reason of the event. When asked to pray, I say "I'm an Atheist, I don't believe in god." I state it clear and that if they have a problem with it, they can challange me at anytime. I welcome it.

If you don't want to take part then don't. It's up to you really.
I've gone along with it at times but only at funerals. I don't take part in prayer or religious songs, I just go along because I'm showing respect.

Ace
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence - Carl Sagan

Mankind's intelligence walks hand in hand with it's stupidity.

Being an atheist says nothing about your overall intelligence, it just means you don't believe in god. Atheists can be as bright as any scientist and as stupid as any creationist.

You never really know just how stupid someone is, until you've argued with them.
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Messages In This Thread
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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