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I may need advice
#11
RE: I may need advice
Ledo, I've done the same thing before, but then you always have that one which wants to know ALLLLLL about it...I've been to a few in the past as a guest of one of the members (Friend of mine). It was actually for a gay couple that was wanting to get married. Wasn't a legal marriage unfortunately, but it was great and I had a great time... Smile

binny, Ledo's suggestion is not a bad one to give, just do your homework (Past, Present etc.) I believe the membership is 200-300 per person per year, but well worth it in my book...Smile

Just keep in mind of that "One" person that likes to ask a lot of questions. .It's usually the one that judges everyone of why people aren't all flocking to her church.....Tongue
Intelligence is the only true moral guide...
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#12
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I agree with pretty much everyone here, don't bring it up unless you are asked. But if you are asked, don't lie about it because otherwise it will seem like you are ashamed of being an atheist- and its nothing to be ashamed of! Smile
Cher

"I have no advice for anybody; except to, you know, be awake enough to see where you are at any given time, and how that is beautiful, and has poetry inside. Even places you hate" -Jeff Buckley
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#13
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Quote:don't lie about it because otherwise it will seem like you are ashamed of being an atheist- and its nothing to be ashamed of! Smile


Shame doesn't come into the question for me,but pragmatism does.


I can think of quite few places in the US where I would not admit to being an atheist for my personal safety.By that I mean due to a fear of being verbally or physically assaulted or victimised in some way.

In parts of some Muslim countries you'd get deaded if they found out you were an atheist.

A moral relativist, I view telling the truth the same way I see morality generally;The necessity for truth telling varies with the situation.

I think I tell the truth more often than not. Sometimes I feel guilty,but not often. I don't usually lie about my atheism. I rarely discuss my beliefs with anyone apart from close friends. Discussing religion,sports or politics with strangers is a good way to get your lights punched out.
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#14
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I'm actually in the same boat. I go to a Christian youth group (for social reasons) and they have no idea i'm a memeber of an atheist forum! When they asked me once if i believe in God i had to resort to the old i'm confused about God and left it at that. I ussually just keep my head down and stay quiet when they pray. I'm fine about the believing in God so I'm not goig to say anything to them but i can't help thinking that church would be so much fun if God wasn't involved!
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(June 19, 2009 at 4:48 am)Coolmogo Wrote: I'm actually in the same boat. I go to a Christian youth group (for social reasons) and they have no idea i'm a memeber of an atheist forum! When they asked me once if i believe in God i had to resort to the old i'm confused about God and left it at that. I ussually just keep my head down and stay quiet when they pray. I'm fine about the believing in God so I'm not goig to say anything to them but i can't help thinking that church would be so much fun if God wasn't involved!


I always leave my head up and look around during prayer to see who else is doing the same thing.
"On Earth as it is in Heaven, the Cosmic Roots of the Bible" available on the Amazon.
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#16
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(June 19, 2009 at 8:16 am)LEDO Wrote: I always leave my head up and look around during prayer to see who else is doing the same thing.

Me tooSmile Of course at the group I go to no one has their head up.
binnyCoffee
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#17
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That's funny Ledo, I do the same exact thing....I went to my cousins wedding last week. It of course was done in her church.

I noticed when it was time for the prayer, there were about 10 or 11 heads still up looking around while the rest of the sheep were grazing as usual.....Tongue
Intelligence is the only true moral guide...
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#18
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(June 19, 2009 at 2:47 pm)Samson Wrote: That's funny Ledo, I do the same exact thing....I went to my cousins wedding last week. It of course was done in her church.

I noticed when it was time for the prayer, there were about 10 or 11 heads still up looking around while the rest of the sheep were grazing as usual.....Tongue

Sheep, ha ha.
I have photographed a few weddings in churches (I'm surprised I don't explode when I walk in), but I don't know how many heads are up during the prayer because I'm just busy taking pictures. Next time I should take a quick peek around.
binnyCoffee
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#19
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You never know, you may be surprised as who you find rolling their eyes, or checking the time....LOL
Intelligence is the only true moral guide...
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#20
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I noticed the professional folks from India don't bow their heads during Jesus time.
"On Earth as it is in Heaven, the Cosmic Roots of the Bible" available on the Amazon.
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