I lost faith in Christianity 8 years ago and am now an atheist, but sometimes my dad wants me to go to church with him.
There are certain things I'm not comfortable doing, because it feels like lying. For example, I think it's wrong to recite the Nicine Creed if I don't believe it, and I think taking communion means I'm making some kind of promise or pledge that I don't want to make.
Last service, they said that the BAPTISED may to take communion, while the UNBAPTISED may come and accept a blessing instead. Does that mean it's fine for an atheist to come up and accept a blessing during communion?
What does it mean when you take communion or a blessing?
What does it mean when you recite the Nicine Creed or the Lord's Prayer?
What does it mean when you say "Amen" in response to something?
What prayers in a normal Church service shouldn't a person say if they don't really mean it? For example, I really think it's a bad lie if I recite the Nicine Creed, but fine to sing most hymns.
2006-12-26
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