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Going to church for family events?
#21
RE: Going to church for family events?
Well, that sounds like a bit of a nuttier church than I've been to!

I see your reasoning, I am happy enough to state my atheism (and my reasons for being one) and if someone can't accept that then it is their problem.
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#22
RE: Going to church for family events?
It is a very charismatic church that still believes in the gifts of the "Spirit".They cast out devils,speak in tongues,pass out on the floor when touched by a pastor or ministered to and prophesy you name it.Nutty indeed,and to think that I used to be one of those nuts about 15 years ago.
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#23
RE: Going to church for family events?
My mom's side of the family is extremely catholic, and my dad's side is methodist so I was brought up going to Sunday school and things but always really questioned. I don't know exactly when I became an atheist but I think somewhere in high school I pretty much decided there as no God, and as a learn more and more I realize the chances of their being a God are nil.

But anyways, I live with my extremely religious aunt and this summer we went to my other aunt's wedding which was in a catholic church. I was very uncomfortable because my aunt that I live with knows about my atheism, as does my immediate family and friends but nobody else really does. It's not that I'm ashamed, I just don't talk about it to avoid conflict. Basically, I just didn't join in the prayer or any of the ritualistic bs, I was just there to support my aunt because I love her. I think I would probably avoid the christening. My grandparents didnt go to my christening because I wasn't being christened catholic, so the way I see it its the same thing.
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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#24
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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