2007-06-12 02:15:40 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Too many. Why I don't know. My sister-in-law does not believe in God. Yet, when her son was born, she did have him baptized, telling me:" Just to make sure. If something happens I want to make sure he's covered." I couldn't believe that statement. And then again, how many get married in a church, never having the intention of living christian lives. Why do they do it?
2007-06-12 02:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by VW 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I was baptised Catholic and my Dad is an athiest because my mom is Catholic. Although I do not practice Catholicism, neither me nor my dad are upset by my baptism.
When I have children, I do not plan on Christening them for two reasons:
1. I am not religious
2. Religion and faith should be a personal quest that people should not be forced into. Rather, they should go about such things on their own free will and for their own personal/spiritual fulfillment.
I mean, if two athiests have children and christen them, it's really silly. I also think it would be disrespectful to pay lipservice to a religion. Granted people may have peer pressure from families, but I mean, you're only lying to yourself.
2007-06-12 02:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by ~*Meg*~ 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine not many, though some have religious partners who wish to have a christening and the atheist may agree.
2007-06-12 02:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why would any Athiest do that? If they do that, then they aren't Atheist. I don't want my kids "Christened". When they are old enough, they can make their own choice. My husband agrees with me on this.
2007-06-12 02:37:20 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since I don't believe in it actually doing anything anyway, I would, only because it would be better than the all out war it would start with both sides of my family. (husbands and mine).
Sure, I'll let a priest (or pastor) sprinkle some water on the kids head if it will make everyone feel better. I don't see the harm, as long as that priest is never NEAR my child without my COMPLETE supervision... I don't trust clergymen..
Maybe it sounds hypocritical, but at least I'm honest. I really would rather have my child have his grandparents in his life. It's not about "being on the safe side" or any other ridiculous arguments. I choose my battles.
2007-06-12 02:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by Some Lady 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I did because, at that time my wife was somewhat religious. Even though I had no belief in Christening, I also knew that it couldn't harm the kids in any way, and it pleased my wife.
2007-06-12 02:23:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was not christened nor were any of my children or grandchildren.
I had a neighbour once that got the police onto me when I told her!
2007-06-12 02:29:26 · answer #7 · answered by cananddo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We did. My hubby is an atheist, but I am a believer, so we had our daughter Christened. As *I* believed in God, Christ etc, my hubby was OK with it.
2007-06-12 02:48:56 · answer #8 · answered by SMEG AND THE HEADS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sad to say, in my culture there are occasional atheists who baptize their kids. Even sadder is the reason for it. THEY LIKE TO PARTY! (Yes, in my culture baptisms are followed by lots of partying.) In other words, some people will do anything just to have some fun. Very, very sad.
2007-06-12 02:31:08 · answer #9 · answered by JAT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would never christen my child even f i werent an athiest. i would allow them to make their own choice of religion when they were old enough to understand
2007-06-12 02:19:46 · answer #10 · answered by Pope Barley 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋