anyone not getting there babys christend?

[Seity]

Both my husband and I were raised Catholic, but we are not having Gabriel baptized because neither of us are practicing Catholics any more.

 

[venusrockstar]

We aren't getting Bella christened either. Both hubby and I are different religions and we don't want to force a specific religion onto our child. Neither of us go to church either...so we just plan to teach her about different religions and beliefs as well as evolution etc and she can make up her own mind.

 

[pinktaffy]

im really shocked how many aren't getting there children christened i thought i was in a minority not getting her christened. and its intresting reeding about poeple who r aswell.
as most people i know just get there babys christened to get drunk afterwards and not because of a relgion.

 

[08marchbean]

we arent getting LO done either, OH is catholic but not practicing at all, dunno when he last went to church!!! so we decided not to get her christened but ave a naming ceremony instead. seems to have caused alot of arguments with OH's family but at the end of the day its NONE of their business!!

 

[Embovstar]

Ooooh Religion.

I believe that a person should be able to make their own mind up. So No, we're not getting Isaac christened.

We will fully support any religion, if any, that he chooses when he is older though.

Nicola xx

 

[NickyT75]

im not getting my daughter christened as I feel its hypocritical unless you are properly into religion, we didnt get married in a church for the same reason - we believe a religious ceremony shouldnt be taken lightly "just for the sake of doing what everyone else does" but im also surprised by how many other people feel the same way xx

 

[moomoo]

To me you should only get your child christened if you are religious.. Ie go to church regularly and practice the faith!!

My sil got her lo christened and probably won't step foot in the same church until she christens her next one?!! Whatever happened to bringing your child up as a Christian??!!!

We won't be getting lo christened.. We are having a massive party for his 1st birthday instead!!

 

[Helabela]

me & hubby are both christened and got married in church, but are not getting Sophie Christened! TBH we only got married in church as its a beautiful church in a village where hubby grew up and his parents got married there and the vicar is very down to earth we even had Aerosmith playing on our walk out! We are not at all religious. I dont see the need for her to be christened, hubby wanted to but only as an excuse for a party but as it would be down to me to organise it all we decided against it, and to have a good party for her 1st birthday instead!

 

[WW1]

We're not getting LO christened - as others have said, we're not religious and therefore christening our child would seem hypocritical - we didn't marry in church for the same reason.

We are thinking about having a naming ceremony / celebration after Rebecca's operation though. By the time she's recovered though and the weather has improved (most of my family will be travelling from the south to the north) it'll probably be March time.

 

[divadexie]

Nope, neither OH or me believe in god or go to church. We are both christened I have no idea why my mum isnt into religion or anything.

 

[TereMD]

Sebas is not going to be christened. Neither me or OH are religious, both of us were christened and still bugs me that my mother did that to me without asking if I wanted to or not
Of course when he is of age he can decide whatever he wants. But I'll not impose a religion on him. Imagine this happening in my country where everyone is religious. People look at me like I'm out of my head for not having him christened. Like he's going to hell or something

 

[Mynx]

We wont be christening Evie much to the Inlaws disappointment! My MIL really wanted Evie to wear the gown that's been in the family for yonks, but neither my OH or I are religious so we dont see the point We said we'd have a naming ceremony for her instead but we just havent got round to it financially yet!
On the whole gown thing, we ended up putting Evie in it and taking piccies of her instead, that kept MIL happy

 

[AP]

ALex wasnt and we were surprised the in laws werent hinting at us to, because they attend church. We dont so, no

 

[newmommy23]

Molly won't be having any religious decisions made for her. She can, of course, be christened later in life once she understands what it even means.

 

[chuck]

I was christened but we wont be getting Dewi christened as neither of us are religious, and its a pretty poor excuse for a party.

I think quite a few people do it for the do and gifts which is quite sad really.

 

[MrsGlitz]

A lot of people do it just to have a better chance of getting into the better schools.

I won't be getting Harry christened. Whilst I consider myself a Christian, I no longer attend Church and baby baptism/christening isn't actually mentioned in the bible. Being baptised should be a person's own choice.

 

[pink.crazy]

Nope, TBH I know a lot of people who have done it for the wrong reasons.. I don't wanna get my boys christened "just because"..

 

[Amandabelk05]

Just a question - which I'll probably get shot for and I don't want to cause an argument but you're all saying it's hypocritical does this mean that none of you celebrate Christmas or Easter with your LO's as surely this would be hypocritical too??

 

[WW1]

Just a question - which I'll probably get shot for and I don't want to cause an argument but you're all saying it's hypocritical does this mean that none of you celebrate Christmas or Easter with your LO's as surely this would be hypocritical too??

It's a good question (albeit one which might kick things off!)

For me personally, we do celebrate Christmas (although it is the celebration of family rather than the birth of Jesus). We don't celebrate Easter (although I'm sure we'll get Rebecca the odd Easter egg when she's older as I wont want her to feel she is missing out).

In my opinion, Christmas in many ways has gone beyond just celebrating the birth of Jesus (I'm not arguing whether this is right or wrong!) . It is a time for family and to share with those you love. There are many aspects which don't directly link to religion (Santa, Christmas trees etc). and it is those which we tend to focus on. I do still sing religious carols etc. as I'm not so against religion as all that!

When Rebecca is older I will be teaching her the Christian beliefs around Christmas and Easter, but equally I will be telling her why Jews celebrate Hannukah, Muslims celebrate Eid, Hindus celebrate Diwali etc. etc. I think that's an important part of a rounded education.

 

[Susie28]

Just a question - which I'll probably get shot for and I don't want to cause an argument but you're all saying it's hypocritical does this mean that none of you celebrate Christmas or Easter with your LO's as surely this would be hypocritical too??

That's exactly what I was wondering! And I have a little Poppy too! Great minds think alike hey?