why do some atheists get married in churches and have religous services when they die?

Question

is that not a little hypocritical?

Why would you want to say your vows infront of god when you dont' believe there is one there,

And why do people still swear on the bible in court, surely that is a bit out of date, most people don't believe so wouldn;t care less about swearing on the bible?

Answer 1

You are absolutely right . It is hypocritical . To get wed.have children christened and the final burial service are all engaged in by atheists and non believers because it is the right thing to do in other peoples eyes. Every body does it . To vow is just a part of a ceremony and the religious bit is forgotten ten minutes later.To most people it is not being an active atheist but more of a non believer who can't be bothered with religion as part of their daily life.They are not anti God but just couldn't care apathetic.As regards courts it is all too old fashioned.It should be enough for a person to say I am telling the truth .. A liar will lie no matter how many Bibles he has sworn on .Doesn't mean a thing.

Answer 2

First weddings, it probably has to do with the beliefs of the person the atheist is marrying, or beliefs of the atheist's parents or in laws. Some have personal attachment to a church from childhood, or they just like the building. Most people want to get married somewhere they consider beautiful. For nonreligious people the church is just another building. Why not get married there? As for funerals, I can speak to this from personal experience. My brother is an atheist. My mother is Christian. My brother was given a Christian funeral, led by a priest. Apparently dead people don't argue. In courts of law some people swear on the religious book of their choice. I don't think there is an opt out option for atheists.

Answer 3

I am an Atheist, Married a practising Roman Catholic, Got married in her church for her benefit. I recently buried my father an Atheist all his life, i contacted the Humanist society who did a celebration of his life not a service. It amazed me the amount of people at the funeral who were not aware that you did not require a clergyman to officiate at a funeral. Remember funerals are for the living not the dead, who usually have little or no say in how they are disposed of. If going to court I would have to affirm as I could not swear on a bible.

Answer 4

Weddings in church - For the setting and wedding pictures I guess, nothing wrong with that

As for the death bit, most people do not pre-arrange their funerals their loved ones do that. I'm not religious and don't care about the service as long as everyone has a p**s up afterwards.

The bible in court is just tradition.

Answer 5

It is hypocritical but when you get married there are two people and if one is religious and the other isn't well it would probably mean more to the religious person.

When you die, you don't really have a say in what you want. There are certain expectations, whether right or wrong.

I've told my family I want a Humanist service when I pop my cloggs.

Answer 6

Why do you care what atheists do?I highly doubt they involve "god" in their ceremonies.You can get married in a church no matter who you are or what you believe.There are non~denominational churches everywhere.As for swearing on the bible in court,it's ridiculous and you are right it is meaningless to alot of people.What do you suggest they do about it though?Also I have only ever been to funerals at funeral homes not churches.But I assume if an atheist had their funeral in a church it likely wasn't their choice ;)Had to add one more thing I saw another answerer up there asked why atheists say oh my god etc...We say "Oh my gawd" it has nothing to do with your "god".Merely an expression.

Answer 7

I quite won't. i did no longer get married in a church and, if I even have my way, won't have a funeral service in one the two. i think of a few human beings finally end up having a funeral interior the church considering it particularly is their next of kinfolk's desires no longer their's. enable's settle for it, as quickly as you're ineffective there's no longer lots you're able to do approximately how and the place you're buried.

Answer 8

I don't know of any atheists that do. The atheists I have known have gotten married in a civil ceremony. They are still alive, but as far as I know, they wish to be cremated and have no viewing or funeral services.

Answer 9

lol, nice question. but, what's your idea of an atheist? is it someone that doesn't go to church, or is it someone that doesn't believe in the aspect of a single religion, or is it someone that believes in something is out there in this universe smarter than they are but doesn't believe its name is God? my problem with almost all religous people is that they never listen to what they believe, only God will pass judgement. i say just let it lay..

Answer 10

This fact is true. Also, one of my friends when they had to be in court (nothing bad, just finaces! lol) didn't swear on the bible. Theyhad to say something long and boring.