Such as sing "God Save the Queen" or say "Bless you" when someone sneezes?
2007-06-28 00:04:31 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
For those people who think I'm picking on Atheists - I AM an Atheist.
2007-06-29 03:28:25 · update #1
Oh, for Gods sake! Will people stop picking on us Atheists?
2007-06-28 00:07:27 · answer #1 · answered by Zombie Jesus 5 · 3⤊ 4⤋
I'm a Christian and I don't actually view the national anthem or the traditional of saying "bless you" as a prayers. I don't think it bothers God at all that when I sing or say those things that I'm not praying. And I don't take it as a sign of faith when I hear others do those things.
I could understand why an Atheist would chose not to say any Theism remarks as a declaration of their faith (or lack of faith in God). But it seems a little extreme for the examples you stated.
2007-06-28 07:20:53 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm not sure about this, but isn't "God Save The Queen" a national song, in Britain? If so, then singing it, just like saying 'bless you' or 'oh my god' is nothing more than tradition. It's a case of not being completely honest with yourself, but there is no harm in it (singing or speaking of a god doesn't make him a reality).
2007-06-28 00:09:48 · answer #3 · answered by Bill K Atheist Goodfella 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well bless you doesn't have to be a religious thing. You could mean that you hope they don't get sick.
If you say God save the Queen you are merely saying something that is a formality.
2007-06-28 00:09:46 · answer #4 · answered by Emperor Insania Says Bye! 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Of course. When we were forced to sing hymns at school assembly, we had no choice and didn't believe it.
It is the situation that is thrust upon us by pro-religious governments.
Just remember 2+2=4.
2007-06-29 10:29:14 · answer #5 · answered by misterstormcrow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah of course. There are no rules saying you can't. Saying bless you when someone sneezes has just become the norm now anyway. Just do what you want!
2007-06-28 00:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by sparkle 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We generally try to avoid doing things that make us seem religious.
But who knows how many atheists are in the closet, because they fear prejudice?
Maybe if more of us came out, the believers would see we are not evil devils. We are your friends and neighbors.
2007-06-28 00:12:30 · answer #7 · answered by hunter 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Society has been hijacked by theists for centuries, so its hard not too.
But I consider them pointless and meaningless expressions, would not take part in a religious service in general and I do not sing God save anyone, or take oaths.
2007-06-28 00:11:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sure, it doesn't mean anything so it doesn't matter. Example: I go to church when other people have weddings and christenings and so on, out of respect for their wishes. I don't sing the songs or pretend to pray, but that's a personal choice.
2007-06-28 00:08:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I don't think there'd be anything wrong with it, unless you think that it's immoral to be theist. Also, if you reject all theism you might find yourself having to give up Easter and Christmas...
2007-06-28 00:26:30 · answer #10 · answered by Marie Antoinette 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In England all these things are just habit and a part of our culture. They have absolutly nothing to do with religion.
2007-06-28 00:11:05 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋