My brother is basically an Athiest, and I am pretty sure she believes in God. They both know where I stand spiritually, but asked me anyway because I am a good public speaker (have worked as a TV reporter, etc.).
I told them I will do it. Did I make the right choice?
2007-06-12 04:46:06 · 43 answers · asked by mistaken4sane 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Whether they believe in God or not, the Bible is an excellent source of wisdom, good ideas, and literature. I think you made the correct decision.
You may not agree with everything Shakespeare wrote either, but you wouldn't think twice about reading a passage of Shakespeare if requested, would you?
2007-06-12 04:49:38 · answer #1 · answered by Scotty Doesnt Know 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you are willing to do it, then why not? Perhaps you can work with them to pick a Bible verse that doesn't impinge on your or your brother's personal beliefs. First Corinthians, for instance, is a popular wedding reading and doesn't even mention God (the greatest of these is love). Think of it this way, you're not breaking with your beliefs, but supporting your brother in his new life. If he, as an Athiest, is comfortable with a Bible reading, you, as an Agnostic, can deliver it without too much trouble.
2016-05-18 01:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I do think that it was good of you to agree to the reading of the bible at their wedding, especially on such a special occasion. Do you think you're compromising yourself by reading a passage? I can't decide for you if you made the right choice or not, but evidently, your brother and future sis-in-law respect you enough to request of you the reading.
If you do decide it's not the right choice after all and you don't feel comfortable with it, perhaps you should discuss with them your issues regarding the reading of the Bible, and instead suggest something relevant.
good luck!
2007-06-12 05:52:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. Just because you are reading the bible doesn't mean you are thumping it or worse, believing what you are reading. You reading the bible at their wedding is not to make a personal statement about you, but serves probably to make the day seem more divine and official to them (people are constantly trying to give things more meaning which is fine by me-no harm in it)
2007-06-12 04:52:53 · answer #4 · answered by wonkawashbackwards 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm. That's a hard one. I'm Agnostic too and I... I am REALLY not a fan of Christianity. So, my first reaction would be to say, "no". But if that's really what they wanted, then I might do it just because they want this for their wedding. It would probably depend on which verse they wanted me to read.
Why is your brother wanting a bible verse if he's an Atheist? Good luck, though!
2007-06-12 04:54:36 · answer #5 · answered by spike_is_my_evil_vampire 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you did. This is your brothers wedding and he should have what he wants. Plus try reading the bible from a non-religious point of view sometime. When you are not reading it for religious reasons and skip some of the begets and other boring parts it is an interesting story and contains some beautiful poetry.
2007-06-12 04:50:29 · answer #6 · answered by venus_michele18 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I believe you did because your brother, who almost assuredly knows your beliefs, asked you to do something special for him. Even if the bible is just a random collection of stories, there are some pretty good quotes in there, regardless of believing it all or not.
You're doing something good for your family, and that is what matters. No one will think you are a hypocrite for supporting your brother.
2007-06-12 04:51:19 · answer #7 · answered by rhambass 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Matthew 19:4-6 KJV
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Have you not read, that He which made them at the beginning made them male and female,
And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife, and they twain shall be one flesh?
Wherefore they are no more twain (two), but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.
God's original purpose in Creation is that the union of man and woman should be one flesh and that being one flesh is one new entity, and is not to be limited to sexual union. The Bible clearly indicates that sexual union does not itself constitute marriage, which is fundamentally a covenantal agreement between two partners for life - "wife of thy covenant."
Fornication, sexual sins, is the only ground for even considering divorcement. It is not good to marry if you can't keep your vows to stay true to one partner. This person should never marry and refrain from having sex at all.
One should never have children if they consider divorce. A child wants one mother and one father and no extras. I have never met a child that thought any different.
A good mother knows that when you have children you must forget your own pleasures and consider your family.
Divorce always violates God's original intention in marriage.
You always make the right choice when you accept to read the Bible.
2007-06-12 05:36:08 · answer #8 · answered by Jeancommunicates 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Read 1 Corinthians 13. That is a good one for any wedding, even for those who are not believers
2007-06-12 05:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by Julie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could offer to recite from some other book, but if they want a Biblical reading, probably because they are being married in a church and you must have some religious relatives, I would discuss the passage with them before hand.
I'm sure you can find something like the "Love is patient, love is kind" passages from Paul's Epistles.
2007-06-12 04:50:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋