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Originally Posted by Ustwo
Why would you care?
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Why wouldn't I? If I am asked to swear an oath on a bible my oath wouldn't be worth anything if sworn on some holy relic in which have no faith.
As for a wedding, I actually took my wedding seriously. Why would I make vows before a God which I don't believe to exist. If I am going to take my public vow seriously, why would I start on a foundation of hypocrisies?
That said, I tend to agree with roachboy and ustwo... I don't make a big deal about it in general practice. If asked, I will readily admit to my atheism. When presented with examples above, I will stand my ground. But when faced with my wife's family, who are quite religious (Grandfather is a deacon, uncle is a canon, aunt a minister, etc.) I do not go out of my way to rock their boats. As they pray before dinner, I just patiently wait for them to finish so I can eat.