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How do others deal with a prayer or grace at a function you want to be at, but just don't believe?

coralisthree 8 Aug 20
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Prayer, I just stand, I don’t bow my head and I don’t say anything.

Grace, I hold hands if others are, I don’t bow my head and I keep silent.

We need to be respectful just Like we want believers to be respectful of our beliefs.

Same ! I don’t fake it though by bowing my head and closing my eyes.( I look around for other non faithfuls. lol )

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I'm an Atheist ... not an Anti-theist. I accept other peoples differences.

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I just am quiet and look up in the middle of the prayer to see who else is an atheist (as indicated by them looking around also with the eye roll)

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It's a good time to check your shoes to see if they are dirty. So bow your head and check out your shoes.

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I just stand there, looking up.

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I look around to see if there are any other non-believers who aren't going along either. I refuse to stand and say the pledge of allegiance which is way more noticeable. With their heads bowed and praying they never notice I'm not on the team.

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I deal with this a lot at my job. Public meetings always start with a prayer and a recitation of the pledge. I am not a jerk, but I also don't bow my head. I don't say anything, I just subtly look around and play the "spot the fellow non-believer." Haven't found one yet.

keep trying man, you'll find a few. I used to do silent dances at some prayers, made people LOL enough to get them in trouble

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i would shoot for just not being rude its easy enough however it would have to go both ways no preachy comments directed either way

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I keep silent! I don't bow to anyone or thing, except the person I'll propose to or at least put a smile on their face. 😀

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