Bow your head and go along with it or do you not recognize it at all?
2007-07-07 10:53:46 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Bowing seem like lying. I'm not REALLY praying. It seems...fake to me. I will tell my children "please be respectful, they're going to pray."
My kids bow their heads. It's their choice. I stand and don't bow and don't close my eyes. If kids "peek" to see what I'm doing I wink and stick out my tongue (unless it's at a funeral)
2007-07-07 10:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by Laptop Jesus 3.9 7 · 5⤊ 2⤋
I'm not Atheist but my friend is, and just out of respect, I suggest that you bow your head and go along with it, without praying of course. You wouldn't want to be rude and just stare out into space while they're praying and give a bad impression. My other friend is Christian and he feels quite strongly about the religion, so I think it might offend them if you just sat there while they were praying. Hope this helps =)
2007-07-07 11:07:03 · answer #2 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm neither Atheist nor Christian. If i am having dinner at a Christian's household, I would respect their beliefs and bow my head as they prayed. It's not a matter of believing, it is a matter of respect. It is the same respect they show me by having a vegetarian meal available even though they eat meat.
2007-07-07 10:58:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
What would be the point of making a scene, bow head and go along who have you hurt. weather you believe in god or not, showing love and fellowship will make your life better here, and if it turns out you are wrong and their is a god, love will get you a better seat.
2007-07-07 11:04:02 · answer #4 · answered by happy_kko 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sit quietly while they pray, but I do not bow my head. My husband and I usually exchange funny looks at each other across the table.
2007-07-07 11:20:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
im silent and bow my head but dont close my eyes. I believe everyone has a right to believe the way they wish too as long as it doesnt hurt anyone and them praying isnt hurting anyone. so i just respect them as long as they respect me.
2007-07-07 11:06:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kind of bow my head and close my eyes. I think its only polite to respect their beliefs.
2007-07-07 11:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-08 10:19:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My family is Christian.
I just sit in silence but don't bow my head or pray and wait until they're done.
2007-07-07 11:01:20 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Might lower my head a little...only so they can't see me laughing... Only joking, I would bow my head a little but not close my eyes..and certainly not pray.
2007-07-07 10:59:14 · answer #10 · answered by Truth Hurts 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋