I mean you dont have to pray you just bow your head because you dont want to hurt any bodies feelings ? because I havent told my family yet that im atheist and i bow my head out of respect but i some times feel im leading them on like i believe in there god or some thing . do you think im leading them on ?
2007-07-20 08:00:40 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
my parents are atheists, we don't have any prayers
2007-07-20 08:09:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was brought up catholic but I am an athiest now (for about 10 years). I go to churches for weddings & funerals etc and some friends & family 'say grace' and I bow my head, do the sign of the cross, even take the eucharist if I feel like it. I don't know why I do, I don't believe in god AT ALL.. I guess some people dont like to draw attention to their beliefs if they are different to others. Yes I guess we are 'leading them on' but does it really matter??
2007-07-23 12:42:49 · answer #2 · answered by flick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still give respect to everyone else's religion. Of course, they don't give it back but that is another story. I bow my head when they pray, I will go to a church wedding or service if it pleases my wife, friends, parents etc. Remember, I think that what they believe is a fantasy. It would be the same with a child and Santa Claus. I won't piss on a childs joy about white beards and reindeer.
I see nothing hypocritical about not throwing your atheism in any ones face. That said, when questioned about it, I respond proudly about my atheism. Also, I will not hesitate to discuss it. Remember that reality is on your side. They may have God. Reality is .... well .... real!
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2007-07-20 08:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by UpChuck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-22 04:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by serravalli 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am willing to bow my head out of respect for my family and their religion, BUT I never close my eyes or say Amen. I am willing to go only so far out of respect. I believe everyone should have a choice in what they believe, and everyone should be accepting/ respect other people's religion. Therefore while I will not close my eyes/ say Amen, I am still willing to bow my head (not to the imaginary god but out of respect for their beliefs)
And to answer your question... no I do not think it is leading them on... you are respecting their religion. But I seriously think you should consider telling your family, and stop keeping the secret from them. It is only fair for your family.
Nice question... here's a star for you ^_^
2007-07-20 15:39:21 · answer #5 · answered by Searcher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm agnostic actually but no I don't bow my head I just sit their quietly till they are done praying. Besides why would me not bowing my head hurt their feelings they are free to pray all they like doesn't bother me in the least.
2007-07-20 08:06:54 · answer #6 · answered by discombobulated 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I bow my head but keep my eyes open. For some reason this makes me feel like I'm being true to myself while being respectful of them.
2007-07-20 08:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by Spencer Y 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I used to until I told them I was an atheist. Now I just stand there quietly while they pray.
2007-07-20 08:06:39 · answer #8 · answered by Maricel S 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I will take my cap off at a ball game, or sit silently at the dinner table. I don't close my eyes, nor bow my head.
2007-07-20 08:06:26 · answer #9 · answered by Deke 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband does. Hell he did it at our wedding when his cousin burst into prayer. We both rolled our eyes and dropped our head. Its just not worth the blow up. It takes nothing to do.
2007-07-20 08:11:03 · answer #10 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, because most of my family are atheists. Anyhow, why don't they NOT bow their heads with respect for you?
2007-07-20 08:05:22 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋