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 Posted 6th September 2011 12:03 IP   
There was an article in the paper today about god parents and how a people may not be taking their responsibilities seriously, huggies post jogged my memory. Do you think god parents are an out dated concept? Are you a god parent? What role does that involve? the article stated that more often than not now it’s just a way of showing friendship between two people rather than any care for a child, particularly with regards to ensuring the child is brought up in the church.
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Posted 6th September 2011 12:23 IP
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There was an article in the paper today about god parents and how a people may not be taking their responsibilities seriously, huggies post jogged my memory. Do you think god parents are an out dated concept? Are you a god parent? What role does that involve? the article stated that more often than not now it’s just a way of showing friendship between two people rather than any care for a child, particularly with regards to ensuring the child is brought up in the church.
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Even the churches these days acknowledge that it's more of a symbolic status than a role. My family's church the priest gets the godparents together before the ceremony and explains that if they aren't comfortable with the traditional 'promises' then they can jsut stay quiet for that bit.
I wouldn't say I'm religious (but from a religious background). I'm godfather to 3 of 5 of my nephews. I'd say I play a fairly active role in their lives. See them at least once a week, play with them, try to teach them right from wrong etc.
Mind you I do that for the 2 nephews I'm not godfather to as well!
Traditionally the godparents are also meant to be 1st port of call should anything happen to the parents in terms of providing them with a home etc. I know I'm down in one of my sisters wills as preferred guardian should the worst happen.
You can see it, but not from here!
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Posted 6th September 2011 12:27 IP
I'm godmother to a friends daughter, who is 18 months now. I take my role seriously, but not in terms of the religious aspect. More in terms of spending time with her and making a special effort on birthdays and christmas. I guess I would see my role as encouraging development of morals and values rather than in taking her to church. Maybe the role needs renaming in this day and age!
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Posted 6th September 2011 17:27 IP
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I guess I would see my role as encouraging development of morals and values rather than in taking her to church. Maybe the role needs renaming in this day and age!
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Exactamente!!!!! 
Everyone is talking about the closing ceremony at the Olympics and what was their favourite bit.
I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 6th September 2011 17:28 IP
My neice is 16 and wants me to take her to have her nose peirced.
I'm going to!
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I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 6th September 2011 17:29 IP
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Traditionally the godparents are also meant to be 1st port of call should anything happen to the parents in terms of providing them with a home etc. .
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Yep!
Everyone is talking about the closing ceremony at the Olympics and what was their favourite bit.
I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 6th September 2011 17:31 IP
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particularly with regards to ensuring the child is brought up in the church.
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I'm a Humanist, and they know that i've attened reclaim-the-street parties and wotnot.
They know that i wouldn't take them to any church 
But the parents do know that they can rely on me in time of need. 
Everyone is talking about the closing ceremony at the Olympics and what was their favourite bit.
I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 6th September 2011 17:54 IP
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My neice is 16 and wants me to take her to have her nose peirced.
I'm going to!
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Have her parents said no then ?
For the millionth time, stop exaggerating !
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Posted 6th September 2011 17:58 IP
No, i had a bet on Fifa 11 and lost £30 to my nepthew (Milwall F.C v Inter Milan) and when they came back from holiday last week, she said i could take her, becouse i had mine re-done a few weeks ago.
Her parents are ok, if she goes for interviews and wotnot, she can take them out. 
Everyone is talking about the closing ceremony at the Olympics and what was their favourite bit.
I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 6th September 2011 17:59 IP
Have you go one done, Legra?
Everyone is talking about the closing ceremony at the Olympics and what was their favourite bit.
I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 6th September 2011 18:02 IP
btw Dick,
everyone's holding their breath and waiting for yer dulcit tones....
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C'mon then Dick, man up!!!!!!!!!
Whats yer premiership league prediction? 
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On the footie board.
Everyone is talking about the closing ceremony at the Olympics and what was their favourite bit.
I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 6th September 2011 21:18 IP
I have 6 God Children and my boys were Christened. I am there for them if they need me and the only ones I do not take an active role with have moved due to an army posting. It doesn't necessarily mean I take them to church, but I have on rare ocassions. I rarely go myself.
 I enjoy a glass of red wine each night for its health benefits. The other glasses are for my exceptionally witty comebacks, sarcasm, and flawless dance moves.
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Posted 11th September 2011 16:29 IP
To be fair though Jules, yours ain't a proper religion.
Thoughts become things, so choose the good ones.
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Posted 12th September 2011 12:30 IP
I'm a god parent. I see my godson when I can but it's not that often as they don't live in London. If his parents weren't around and they wanted him to be brought up going to church then I would make sure it happened. I don't think you need to be religious yourself to do that (and I'm not).
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Posted 12th September 2011 16:56 IP
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To be fair though Jules, yours ain't a proper religion.
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Our Lady of the Pink and Fluffy has a huge following 
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Posted 12th September 2011 21:52 IP
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and they wanted him to be brought up going to church then I would make sure it happened. I don't think you need to be religious yourself to do that (and I'm not).
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My God son is a creationist thinker, i'd never take him to church
I teach them the moral values of Humanism.
(Why do i need a Diety/God to tell me?)
If he wants to go, then he's dedicated enouth to go himself. (LoL which he dont.)
Everyone is talking about the closing ceremony at the Olympics and what was their favourite bit.
I just spoke to Nick Griffin, his favourite bit is today when they all fcuk off back home.
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Posted 13th September 2011 14:40 IP
If you don't believe in God then why have you got a God son?
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Posted 13th September 2011 14:58 IP
I'm godmother to my nephew. I just treat him the same as I treat my niece. It was a nice honour at the christening though.
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:08 IP
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If you don't believe in God then why have you got a God son?
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Provided you do as the parents wish, what does it matter ?
For the millionth time, stop exaggerating !
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:10 IP
It matters to God.
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:12 IP
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It matters to God.
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Has he told you ?
For the millionth time, stop exaggerating !
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:13 IP
Yes.
While I've been waiting for him, he pokes me on FB with updates.
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:20 IP
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Yes.
While I've been waiting for him, he pokes me on FB with updates.
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god likes this.
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:21 IP
He ignored you.
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:49 IP
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Allah didnt.
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I tried to find you on hideyourfacebook.com but everyone looks the same. Burka it.
For the millionth time, stop exaggerating !
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Posted 13th September 2011 15:50 IP
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Allah didnt.
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Did he send you a free backpack?
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