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In reply to the discussion: I hate when people pray over their food aloud in public [View all]hedgehog
(36,286 posts)proof positive that not all people who "pray" are Christians despite what they call themselves. I'm in awe that you were able to break free from that mindset. and hope you find a lot of friends here .
What I was thinking of was the scenario where someone comes home and makes a fuss because the folks are still doing what they've always done in terms of praying before meals. Among my children, there is an atheist, an Episcopalian, a very dedicated Roman Catholic, two moderately dedicated Roman Catholics and another who may go to a Roman Catholic Church or his wife's Lutheran Church, I haven't asked. A while back, I switched to going to an Episcopalian Church. My kids are all good people, which is all I'm concerned about.
I haven't told my aunt that I switched churches because it hasn't come up and I don't see a need to cause her distress. Personal beliefs are personal and not meant to be used as a club on other people.