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What's the worst present you've ever received? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 3 days ago by Merlu@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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[–] phoneymouse@lemmy.world 43 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

God parents are supposed to care for the children, if the parents die. I think you shouldn’t overthink it. If you’re willing to fill that role, then raise the kids however you think is best. Accept the role gracefully as it is an honor and your sister is showing she loves and trusts you. Leave it at that.

As atheists, we have to acknowledge that most of the world isn’t yet on our level of thinking, but also that we don’t really have similar “concepts” for religious traditions that serve certain societal needs. God parents do serve a societal function. As an atheist, I can acknowledge that, accept that role, and play the part for those I love.

[–] tallricefarmer@sopuli.xyz 20 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Yeah my siblings and friends also know i am an atheist, but that hasn't stopped us from naming each other godparents. It is just a promise to look after the child if something happens to the parents. I also try to make some monetary investment for the children

[–] FellowEnt@sh.itjust.works 16 points 3 days ago (2 children)

We solved this by having oddparents instead of godparents.

[–] bobs_monkey@lemm.ee 9 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago)

Only if oddparents is prepended by fairly

E: spelling is hard

[–] meekah@lemmy.world 5 points 3 days ago

Love it