Quite so.
It's all fucking made up so what does it matter.

One of my mates refused to come to the church wedding of a friend because he is an atheist. Took us weeks to persuade him that it's just a fucking building.
(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:04, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

My wife picked her best friend since childhood to be Godmother
and she refused. I think thats harsh. My Godfather is an Atheist but he's been bloody great my whole life, taught me to play guitar and stuff like that. I see Godparents as someone you trust to take care of your kids if you snuff your lid.
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:07, Reply)

after the last christening I went to I decided I couldn't do it
I'd happily take the responsibility, but I couldn't stand up in church and tell bare-faced lies about believing in God.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:11, Reply)

I could
Simply because I don't believe in God. If I was unsure I'd be funny about it but because I am absolutely sure he doesn't exist I see no issue in lying to him.
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:16, Reply)

it's not the fact that it's about god so much
as I wouldn't stand up in front of a load of people and lie about anything in that way.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:17, Reply)

Same.
I'd be happy to sign some legal document authorising me to be legal guardian in the event of some catastrophe, but I'm not going to stand up in a church swearing fealty to a religion I don't believe, disavow a different pretend figure in front of a deluded paedophile ALLEGEDLY simply because my friends like the ceremony.
( Kroney, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:22, Reply)

I think we are missing the important point here
And that is "Massive Piss Up at the Cricket Club!"
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:23, Reply)

The does the cricket club only allow Massive Pissups
to be held there if they're properly sanctioned by the clergy?

:P
( Kroney, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:24, Reply)

No
But my wife only allows massive piss ups in the cricket club if I allow a pointless baptism.

And its a members club so booze is ridiculously cheap.

AND YOU'RE ALL INVITED!
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:27, Reply)

I'll come, I have a member!
HAHAHA NOB GAG
( Kroney, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:29, Reply)

when is it?
also, on an unrelated matter. Kingsley Shopping Village Food Hall: it's awesome.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:29, Reply)

Sunday
and yes, you are right
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:36, Reply)

our's is private
So we're only lying to each other. And is it really lying when we already know its a lie?
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:22, Reply)

I see where you are coming from.
kind of makes it seem pointless. Does your mrs believe in god?
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:24, Reply)

Nope
I think she just like ceremony.

I agree the whole exercise is utterly pointless. (Except the massive piss up in the cricket club)
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:26, Reply)

Fair play to you for letting her have it.
Important point needing to be made.
( Kroney, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:28, Reply)

Pfft! it's all a load of bollox anyway.
Even the priest will probably know your lying anyway.
( girlinthehole, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:23, Reply)

I explained to Keza last night that even if we were evil devil worshipers
she would still baptise our daughter because its about saving the child's soul from original sin.
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:25, Reply)

I know
and for that reason the whole thing seems pointless. I wouldn't even consider it.
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:25, Reply)

I agree with you down here too

( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:27, Reply)

good man
*high fives*
( Vipros. clever got me this far, then tricky got me in, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:29, Reply)

You are correct.
I am Godparent to my adopted sister. I also crossed my fingers behind my back at the christening when I was ask to renounce the devil. *grin*
( girlinthehole, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:13, Reply)

Do you have to be christened/baptised/whatever to be a godparent?
My wife told me I couldn't ever do it because of this. She grew up in Norn Iron so it may be different over there. I'd only abuse the title to do crap Marlon Brando impressions anyway so it's probably for the best.
( Bill Clay a.k.a. Claudio, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:18, Reply)

I don't think so
They haven't asked us if the people we have chosen were baptised. I'm pretty sure it's not something they can really check up on. I'm also pretty sure that some of Akiras Godparents aren't baptised
( Peej, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:20, Reply)

No, you don't
Only my sister is baptised, but 4 of us are godparents
( Agnostic Antichrist Baltimora, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:20, Reply)

I don't think so.
My youngest sister was only christened catholic to get into the good schools.
( girlinthehole, Fri 13 May 2011, 10:21, Reply)