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An atheist would be just as suitable to be a godparent because an atheist would not try to brainwash the child. S/He would say: A number of people hold different beliefs about religion. These people think this, and others think that. ==Opinion==
There is no reason why they cannot be godparents. They must however promise to see that the child is brought up in the faith. To be taught the gospel , to pray, to study the scriptures, and to be ready to assist the parents in all of these matters. Their own disbelief must play no part in this covenant that is made. ==Opinion== It would hardly be appropriate for an atheist to be a godparent for a child of Christian parents. An atheist would not understand the gospel well enough to teach it to the child to "see that the child is brought up in the Christian faith." Christ must help us to understand the scriptures: "Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures," Luke 24:45 This should be obvious to true Christian parents. Besides, before whom would the covenant be made, if the godparent does not believe in God? ==Opinion==
Usually a Godparent is understood to be responsible for a child's spiritual and moral education. Its fairly easy to think of non-believers (David Attenborough or Betrand Russell for example) who would be good people to do that. One can equally well think of theists (Peter Sutcliffe or Charles Manson spring to mind) who obviously would not. So, based on that, I would say that someone religious beliefs are largely irrelevant to whether someone should be a Godparent compared with the quality of their characters.
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∙ 16y ago
The role of a godparent traditionally involves providing religious guidance and support in the child's spiritual upbringing. Since atheists do not believe in a higher power or deity, they may not align with the expectations typically associated with being a godparent. It is important for the parents and the atheist godparent to have open communication about their beliefs and expectations for the child's upbringing.
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∙ 11y agoYes they can, for a godparent promises to see that the child is taken care of and brought up in a certain way which is acceptable to society.
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Catholic AnswerIf you mean can a non-Christian be a Godparent for a Catholic child, then the answer is no, as the first requirement of a Godparent is that they are a good practicing Catholic.Add your answer:
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Is the word godparent capitalized?
Yes, "Godparent" is capitalized when it refers to a specific role within a religious context.
Different languages for God parent?
In Christianity, the term for a godparent is typically "godparent" in English, "padrino" or "madrina" in Spanish, and "parrain" or "marraine" in French. In other cultures and religions, terms like "koumbaros" in Greek Orthodox, "nanay" or "tatay" in Filipino, and "sahib" or "saheba" in Islam may be used to refer to a godparent.
What is the prefix in the word atheist?
The prefix in the word "atheist" is "a-", which means "without" or "not."
Is atheist capitalized?
Atheist would be capitalized only if it were part of somebody's name, for example if somebody referred to himself as Atheist Bob. However, in the sentence "I saw that atheist Bob at the bank today," atheist is not capitalized because it's not part of Bob's name.
Can you be a godparent if you are underage?
Typically, a godparent is expected to be an adult who can fulfill the responsibilities associated with the role, such as providing guidance and support in the child's spiritual upbringing. Being underage may impact your ability to fully take on these responsibilities. It's best to discuss this with the child's parents and the church to see if they have any flexibility in the matter.
What should an atheist godfather give?
The wikipedia says: Traditionally, the godparents were counted informally responsible for ensuring that the child's religious education was carried out and for caring for the child should he/she be orphaned. Today the word "godparent" may not have explicitly religious overtones. The modern view of a godparent tends to be an individual chosen by the parents to take an interest in the child's upbringing and personal development. So, with that in mind, as an atheist godparent, i would want to gift the child by starting a college fund for him/her. Failing that, maybe a boxed set of Carl Sagans "Cosmos"
How old do you have to be to be a godparent in Christianity?
A Godparent should be of sufficient age to take on the religious education and growth of the child in the event of the parent being unable to do so.
Is godparent capitalized?
The word godparent isn't a proper noun therefore it shouldn't be capitalized.
What are the qualities one should look for in choosing a godparent?
A godparent should have a good understanding of their Christian faith, be prepared to spend time every now and again with their god son/daughter , e.g maybe take them places every now and then. They should at least visit them and their familyoccasionally, and give gifts once a year on the birthday of their god child and at Christmas if they so wish. It helps if a godparent is good at communicating with children and has a good temperament.A godparent should also be present at the baptism of their godchild.
How do you add a godparent on babydow.com?
You have to have at least one child in school. Then, you go to the babies page that you want to be the godparent of. If they don't already have a godparent, there is a button that says "Become godparent". Click it. A message will be sent to the owner of the baby, if they confirm it you have a godparent! Send them gifts! Add me! Charcharkazoo
How can you be a godparent on babydow?
You must send a baby to school before you can be a godparent.
Can a 14 year old be a godmother?
A godparent must be of legal age in order to be able to assume parenting responsibility should the parents die or be otherwise debilitated.
Can a gay person be a godparent?
Where "godparent" is recognized by a faith community, check with your local pastor. In civil society, the choice of a godparent is entirely up to the parents.
What happens if the godparent passes away does his spouse take over the duties of godparent?
Not neccessarily, if the two are named jointly as godparents this may be the case, however if only one is named godparent, then the other does not automaticly "inherit" the title of godparent.
What does godparent mean in baptism?
"godparent" and "sponsor" mean the same. Meaning they are the representatives of the child.
If you are Episcopalian can you be a Godparent to a Roman Catholic child?
Yes, but the other Godparent must be a Catholic.
Can a pope be a godparent?
Yes, a pope can be a Godparent but would probably only do so for a family member.
