2006-11-30 05:05:54 · 21 answers · asked by ~*TiNa*~ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Spiritually it was intended to be that you were obliged to give that child or children the religious education that the parents couldn't should they die. In today's society, it has come to mean something different, such as taking care of a child or children PERIOD, should something happen to the parents. It has the connotation of being there for that child, of remaining in that childs life, etc... possibly helping out financially or physically if needed.
2006-11-30 05:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by themom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nowadays it's more of an honor then a duty. Back in the day God parents where supposed make sure the child was raised in the christian faith if something happened to the parents.
2006-11-30 05:09:00 · answer #2 · answered by puggas 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If something happens to the parents, the god parent makes sure the child is raised in the religion.
2006-11-30 05:07:04 · answer #3 · answered by Kabu 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would think the same as the responsibilities of a human parent -
to raise and teach the offspring the proper and best way of living life, and to pass on the consequences of negative behavior.
2006-11-30 05:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by Ambassador Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To take over all parental responsibilities should something happen to the real parents.
2006-11-30 05:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by Bob P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If, for some unforseen circumstance should prevent the biological parents to continue 'raising' their child, the 'godparent' would assume the responsibilty of 'raising' that child in the same manner and according to same the beliefs of the parents.
2006-11-30 05:12:43 · answer #6 · answered by Rob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that if anything should happen to the parents
the God parent would raise the child in the chosen faith and with good morals
it is a lovely role to take on
2006-11-30 05:07:13 · answer #7 · answered by Peace 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The god parent pays for the kid's college and any need the kid has. That way the parents can spend their money on cruises.
2006-11-30 05:08:26 · answer #8 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in case something bad happens to rear the child the same way as the parent would in the laws rules and mores of the Society.
2006-11-30 05:10:05 · answer #9 · answered by Marvin R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I remember. It is supposed to be to make sure the child goes to church or something like that. But most I know don't do that (including myself) but just kind of treat the kid extra special. But, I do think it's the whole "I will be responsible for his/her religious teaching" thing.
2006-11-30 05:08:45 · answer #10 · answered by noway 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋