http://midwesthumanists.com/2009/12/10/do-you-celebrate-christmas/ An Irish Atheist and Humanist Community Mon, 14 May 2012 06:52:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://midwesthumanists.com/2009/12/10/do-you-celebrate-christmas/#comment-522 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:18:19 +0000 http://midwesthumanists.com/?p=963#comment-522 I, probably somewhat older than you but my problem is that while my wife and kids proclaim themselves Catholics, they don’t go to very many services. However If I mention anything that contradicts their christmas story view of things, such as pointing out that just about every civilisation celebrates the passing of the winter solstice, they refuse to discuss it or to engage in any discussion with me on my disenchantment with religion.
I am expected to respect their religious convictions yet remain quiet about my lack of them.
For example, my dismay at the catholic church’s control of education is regarded as a foible.
I usually just shut up and say nothing so as to have a quiet life.
Are there any others in a similar situation?

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