If you're an atheist and a friend invites you to church, are you allowed to go?
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Atheists are allowed to go to churches, sing Christian hymns and do such things. Just because they're non-believers doesn't mean they should be shut out of invitations to churches. People shouldn't call you out either for not believing in a god, because who would care? I definitely wouldn't, even if i was a Christian. Of course, you have to be respectful towards the religion, otherwise you'd most likely get kicked out from the church. Short answer: Christians don't care if you're an atheist in the church, just respect their beliefs, and you're fine. Side: Of course...
That depends strongly on the church and Christians in question. In particular, I know that taking communion at Catholic church if you are not baptized is impermissible participation... but not taking communion in some of those same churches is heavily stigmatized and can create social ostricization not only for the person in question but for any family (or others) associated with them. Not all churches are as inclusive and welcoming as you suggested, though in my experience your observations are generally accurate. I'll say, though, that I've been welcomed much more consistently and sincerely at Jewish and Buddhist places of worship I've visited. Side: NO, NEVER..
Hello Jace: Lemme relate this personal story.. In my boy scout years, I belonged to a very rigid troop.. On our weekend campouts, the Scoutmaster demanded that everybody go to church.. So, there I was in Evergreen, Colorado this Sunday morning WITHOUT a Jewish temple to attend.. So, I went with some of my buddies.. I have NO idea what kind of church it was, but I didn't care. I just went along.. When they sang, I sang.. When they recited the book, I recited the book. All that was fine.. Then they went up front to receive communion, and I went too.. That WASN'T fine. Little did I know, that my scoutmaster HATED what I did, and thought I was a terrible person, and told me so in front of the entire troop.. I was 13. What did I know?? excon Side: Of course...
If it IS a violation of the rules, is it the atheist rules, or the Christian rules?? Hello Flo: Thanks.. But, I want MORE.. What if you weren't invited, but you just LOVE to sing, can you go? What if you sing with VERVE?? What if you have a good time? What if you wanna join? What if you "respect" their religion, but don't believe it? On the other hand, can you BE an atheist if you go to church?? excon PS> I told you this wouldn't be easy PPS> I didn't mean to push the dispute button. I'm just used to doing it Side: Of course...
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Thanks.. But, I want MORE.. This isn't Oliver Twist Con. What if you weren't invited Most people attend church without an open invitation. but you just LOVE to sing, can you go? Sure. Be an Atheist who goes to church to Sing Jesus Loves Me. Be a unicorn. What if you have a good time? What if you wanna join? What if you "respect" their religion, but don't believe it? Go ahead. On the other hand, can you BE an atheist if you go to church?? The Pharisees were. Side: NO, NEVER..
If it IS a violation of the rules, is it the atheist rules, or the Christian rules?? Atheists follow the country's rules, whilst Christians and Catholics follow both the Bible's rules and the nation's rules. (However Catholics and Christians may have different rules when it comes to churches, I forgot to mention that, so that's on me.) What if you weren't invited, but you just LOVE to sing, can you go? Yes, you should be allowed to sing along, though I don't know about that, since I don't sing that often, nor do I visit churches often. What if you sing with VERVE?? What if you have a good time? What if you wanna join? What if you "respect" their religion, but don't believe it? You should be allowed to visit the church, even if you just want to have a good time in there, because who's stopping you? No one forbids atheists from joining in on the ceremonies. I don't know what you mean by "respect", but respecting a religion is just about not saying bad things about people's religion, harass people for believing in a religion while they do not, (Which many atheists need to work on I've seen.) or do anything that a church doesn't allow. can you BE an atheist if you go to church?? Yes. I've been to church multiple times, not invited. I don't believe in God, nor did the Christians care, I respected their ceremonies. We had a show about an atheist who visited mosques, synagogues and churches. Joined Buddhists in their routines. Fasted with Jews, and many other things like that. He respected their religions, however he didn't turn into an agnostic because of all that. PS> I told you this wouldn't be easy Don't worry, it's fun sharing my side of things to people. PPS> I didn't mean to push the dispute button. I'm just used to doing it No worries. Side: Of course...
I've gone, on invitation, several times. I have nothing against going, nothing against their praying. I simply don't believe and I have nothing against anyone else' belief. I respect their belief. I am against Christians (or Jews, or Muslims, or Mormons, or Catholics, etc.), who DON'T accept or respect others beliefs, as do several here on CD! COEXIST. AL exposes the INSANITY of the MENTAL MIDGETS !!!!!!!!!!!! Are you going to push the DISPUTE BUTTON ?????????????? Side: NO, NEVER..
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Of course you're allowed to go. And if someone from that church calls you out on it, that's a poor reflection of their faith and not your willingness to experience it. Of course if an atheist goes to church simply to mock....then that's a poor reflection of their personality. Side: Of course...
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I've gone, on invitation, several times. I have nothing against going, nothing against their praying. I simply don't believe and I have nothing against anyone else' belief. I respect their belief. I am against Christians (or Jews, or Muslims, or Mormons, or Catholics, etc.), who DON'T accept or respect others beliefs, as do several here on CD! COEXIST. Side: Of course...
I've gone, on invitation, several times. I have nothing against going, nothing against their praying. I simply don't believe and I have nothing against anyone else' belief. I respect their belief. I am against Christians (or Jews, or Muslims, or Mormons, or Catholics, etc.), who DON'T accept or respect others beliefs, as do several here on CD! COEXIST. CRAZY AL have you read what you wrote ?????? The insanity of you LEFTIST is exposed and you wrote it AL !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Side: NO, NEVER..
Tes. I even read it over again just for you. It did nothing but convince me even more that YOU don't understand what you read. We're not talking politics here, we're talking religious tolerance. I have some, you don't. You claim to be "closer to Jesus" I don't. But I AM, you are not. YOUR insanity is exposed. Side: Of course...
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Even if You or I do not believe in a deity – we can still read The Bible Stories and see what they were dealing with and what they had to do to survive and keep from being infected with widespread diseases, plagues and symptoms. An atheist would probably feel that the Bible and God do not have anything to do with them personally, in the modern world. However, there are many experiences that the characters of the Bible lived through that could help in todays's modern environment. Side: Of course...
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Yes you are allowed to go wherever you want even if you're an atheist. The church is a public place, it doesn't matter if you have a different opinion about what means God, it doesn't matter if you chose to believe in yourself and not in a holy power. Also I think is a good think to go and to see at what you're giving up because trust me if you want to be a good person and to help other people you're able to do that without the church's rules. Side: Of course...
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You can do whatever you want. My preacher even speaks to Atheists directly, not by name, but by saying, if you are here, and you don't believe, consider this... And he continues on. Nothing aggressive or uninviting about it. I've never seen someone called out at a church for being an atheist. A part of the point of church is conversions and presention your position. Side: NO, NEVER..
"My preacher even speaks to Atheists directly, not by name, but by saying, if you are here, and you don't believe, consider this..." *Proceeds with anecdotal bullshit... ...And a dollar from a non believer has the same worth as one from a christian, give generously, my suckers. Side: Of course...
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Mindless ramblings. As the atheists give to atheist foundations to promote atheism. Give generously my suckers. https://www.richarddawkins.net Also, nonmembers are told not to give to the offering by our preacher. Side: NO, NEVER..
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I am a pagan. My wife is a Presbyterian. I go to church some. They know I’m pagan (Presbyterians are very liberal Christians). They don’t hate on me or try to convert me. I don’t take communion. There’s hardly any pagans in my town, so I like fellowship. Now this would NOT be possible at a holy roll church Side: NO, NEVER..
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