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Ugh, I've been invited to Easter lunch.

I got a text inviting me to lunch on Sunday. At first, I wondered what the occassion was. Then it finally dawned on me... Easter.

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I should clarify that these are really close friends, almost like family. And most of them are evangelical Christians, so it isn't just lunch.

bingst 8 Mar 30
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Level 8

I declined. Not at all gracefully, but it's done. Heh.

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Level 9

it is festive food

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Level 8

If you want to spend time with them, go. You won't "catch" anything !

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Level 8

Erm the balls in your court mate

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Level 7

Freeee foood !!;;

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Level 7

Well you can always think of it as a good way to question your beliefs or lack there of..I occasionally attend religious functions so that I'm forced to re-evaluate my belief structure...And then there's the free food.

I'm fairly steadfast in my beliefs, to the point that I'm not questioning.

@bingst ahh my friend as stead fast as I am I always question.
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Level 9

I like food even more than I detest religion, so I'd go. If they start praying and talking about Jesus, just refill your wine glass. In fact, you can make a game of it, for every religious statement made take a drink.

Hah! There won't be any wine. No drinking alcohol with that crowd.

@bingst bring your own and hide it in your pants?

@Rudy1962 hahaha
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Level 7

Tell them thanks but no thanks...you already have plans to attend a dark magic workshop that day. Kidding, just politely decline. You owe nobody an explanation.

haha
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Level 7

I understand your reservation, but I would just go and try to enjoy yourself.

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Level 9

I've only celebrated Easter with my ex's Christian family over 25 years ago.. Having been a sales rep for many candy companies I used to host Easter hunts in a small condo complex I used to live in. Also working for Gund I donated bunnies and stuffed animals to fill Easter baskets of neighbors and acquaintances. This Sunday my roommates and I (my daughter's in-laws) are making dinner featuring spiral baked ham.

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Level 1

Ham, asparagus, potato salad and carrot cake. What’s not to love?

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Level 9

Go, or don't go. The choice is yours.
If you do go, be prepared for religious nonsense.
If you don't go, enjoy your Easter baby. 😉

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Level 7

I have been to plenty of Holiday meals where religion never even came up. Just an opportunity for people to take a meal together and "catch up".

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Level 9

Not religious at all, just an excuse for a nice lunch together.......what's the big deal? They going to forcibly baptize you or something?

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Level 8

I should clarify that these are really close friends, almost like family. And most of them are evangelical Christians, so it isn't just lunch.

I hear you on that. It's like a loaded invite.

Really close friends won't expect you to take part in the prayers etc. Bring some Passover paraphernalia Motzah and bitter root. I'm sure the food is better at a Sedar.

That is different.

Are they aware that you're a nonbeliever?

@Condor5 I'm not sure how many of them are aware. It's probably going to be mostly the family of the one who actually sent me the invite, who is aware.

@bingst, tough call. Hopefully, if you go, they'll be respectful of your "nonbelief."

@Condor5 Of course, they want me to accept Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I'm not being facetious. It isn't as though they do not have an agenda. There's pity for me, and it's genuine. I'm not naive. It's just that they're not shoving it down my throat. Theists who do things like inviting known non-believers to religious-based events.... How else should I view it?

@bingst, I suppose you're right about that. In that event, I couldn't see myself going there.
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Level 8

If someone offered me a roast lunch on Sunday I'd take it, so long as it's a normal roast with all the trimmings....yum! 🙂

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Level 7

Honestly I have been to easter lunches and dinners and ive never seen anyone discuss religion at one. its not a ritual meal like passover with scripted observsnce. its just food.

id rather go to one of those than a seder anyway. im jewish by culture and I hate ashkenaze cuidine.

I have been to Passover dinners where they did less than Easter Brunches

Yup. Depends on the family. I know people that do jokey seders using youtube videos.
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Level 7

sometimes a lunch can be just lunch. even on a holiday.

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Level 5

Noooo...it’s April Fools Day.

Iffy Level 5 Mar 30, 2018
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