would it be morally wrong to attend my nephew's baptism at church??? i hope not. i want to attend and be there with my family and friends. i may not be religious myself, but i respect my brother's decision to baptize his son. i just want to be there to witness it. would it be ok if i attended???
2007-07-28 10:06:36 · 32 answers · asked by ILoveGreen ZipZapZop 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sorry, spelling mistake on my question: Baptized, not beptized!!
2007-07-28 10:13:15 · update #1
well, theres no question, i am invited LOL...they're my family!!! they want me to be there but i just feel a bit guilty that i am not a believer.
2007-07-28 10:21:28 · update #2
Absolutely! Go and be with family and friends. It doesn't matter that you don't believe in it, but your family will appreciate your attendance. Have fun. :)
2007-07-28 10:09:54 · answer #1 · answered by Lilah 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
If you're respectful, go ahead.
I mean, it's certainly no time to be arguing religion (or non-religion.) Do you think THEY'LL have a problem with you being there? I mean, do you think they'll get mad at you or start trying to convert you?
It's a happy time, no time for conflicts. I wanted to attend a christening at a Catholic church for my host family's nephew when I was in Mexico, but I wound up being out of town. Which was a disappointment.
I mean, I'm not Catholic, but I can certainly stand around in a church and not get hostile (even though I could get hostile...well, that's not the issue.)
I grew up in a cult, and I hated how religion was so divisive, how it was all about us and them. How we were supposedly so...different and how we weren't supposed to mix with people from other religions or how the religions caused tension.
It sucked.
If you can all promise to call a truce, then march your atheist a*s into that church and be there for an important event.
And lest you think all religious people are truly religious...you don't know who's just there for the social aspects, for the acceptance, for the free coffee afterwards. I know people who go to church for what might seem like the wrong reasons...but really, what's so wrong about wanting to be with other people? To witness important events?
Go ahead. Just make it clear that nobody's going to bare their claws on religion and have fun.
2007-07-28 10:15:55 · answer #2 · answered by SlowClap 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You so don't need to seek someone else's opinion on this. If you are comfortable going and want to take part then do it! You can be there and not necessarily take part in the praying or other rituals if they make you uncomfortable. But if going makes you feel uncomfortable or like you are violating a principle than don't. There is no moral violation here either way.
2007-07-28 10:12:20 · answer #3 · answered by Zen Pirate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go there as a sign of respect and put up with some of the ceremonial things for now. Tag along for the time being at least out of respect. You are there for your bother not for you, be politeful for your brothers and your own dignity!
2007-07-31 20:33:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my view (which is welcoming Christian scrutiny, don't be afraid to correct me), a baptism is something shared between the vicar and the child. Everyone who attends only goes to celebrate and witness.
Therefore, I would presume it would be fine for you to go, whether you were Christian, Atheist, Muslim or even Jedi.
2007-07-28 11:05:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can attend. Every church is based around family life first and foremost. Belief is a personal and private thing.
2007-07-28 10:14:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be absolutely great if you attended. It shows respect for anothers beliefs and that you want to be there for your Nephew. Hope it is a great day.
2007-07-28 10:10:20 · answer #7 · answered by JJ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure, go. Would you think it wrong to attend a funeral or wedding in a church? If you fdon't believe there is a God (and i agree with you), then there should be no guilt to be in a church. Enjoy the day as a family celebration!
2007-07-28 10:10:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
yes, that is just fine, it is nice of you to put aside your personal feelings to support your family, I hope you have a good time, maybe with you going, you can also be an example for close minded people that think you have to put someone down because of their beliefs, and they may change their ways
2007-07-28 10:13:37 · answer #9 · answered by mianjo413 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Morally no.He`s family.
Try being your nephew`s Godfather and an Atheist - that`s my "cross to bear" LOL
2007-07-28 10:26:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋