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10-16-14 01:10 PM
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i just don't understand what godparents are? how are they chosen? what are there purpose? do you have godparents if so what have they ever done for you? are you a godparent if so what do you do for your godchild?
i just don't understand what godparents are? how are they chosen? what are there purpose? do you have godparents if so what have they ever done for you? are you a godparent if so what do you do for your godchild?
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I've kind of wondered the same thing in the past.  From what I can gather, godparents are really, really good friends of the family that promise to take care of things for you if anything were to happen to you.  (In the case of a death, for example, they'll help take care of your child.)

I don't know how off-base I am, but I think I'm pretty close.

They'd obviously be chosen by the parents based upon friendship and level of responsibility / trust.  I don't have any, but I'm willing to bet your last questions can be answered differently by almost anybody.  I've talked to people who have never met their godparents, and I've talked to people whose godparents might as well be a part of the family.
I've kind of wondered the same thing in the past.  From what I can gather, godparents are really, really good friends of the family that promise to take care of things for you if anything were to happen to you.  (In the case of a death, for example, they'll help take care of your child.)

I don't know how off-base I am, but I think I'm pretty close.

They'd obviously be chosen by the parents based upon friendship and level of responsibility / trust.  I don't have any, but I'm willing to bet your last questions can be answered differently by almost anybody.  I've talked to people who have never met their godparents, and I've talked to people whose godparents might as well be a part of the family.
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I am not Christian so I hope that you don't mind me posting on here. I always wondered on what Singelli said. I don't know much about them even though I have heard about the terms. I recently heard about godparents yesterday that they are supposed to be your parents' best friends to look out for your child(ren) or something from my class lecture yesterday. I heard that compared to the past and now that godparents aren't really responsible as before from some people in my class.

The one grown man in my class had godparents and said that his godparents and parents have to approve on his decisions in life when he was younger. Now he is a current godparent who will help out his friends' child if something happens.

I could be wrong when I heard things about this like godparents for example so correct me if I am wrong.
I am not Christian so I hope that you don't mind me posting on here. I always wondered on what Singelli said. I don't know much about them even though I have heard about the terms. I recently heard about godparents yesterday that they are supposed to be your parents' best friends to look out for your child(ren) or something from my class lecture yesterday. I heard that compared to the past and now that godparents aren't really responsible as before from some people in my class.

The one grown man in my class had godparents and said that his godparents and parents have to approve on his decisions in life when he was younger. Now he is a current godparent who will help out his friends' child if something happens.

I could be wrong when I heard things about this like godparents for example so correct me if I am wrong.
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ghostfishy :  I didn't even notice that was in the Christian Conservatives area, actually....  the concepts of godparents is not a Christian one. haha

play4fun :  You might want to move this.

also, ghostfishy, anyone can post in the Christian forum. It's encouraged, even.  
ghostfishy :  I didn't even notice that was in the Christian Conservatives area, actually....  the concepts of godparents is not a Christian one. haha

play4fun :  You might want to move this.

also, ghostfishy, anyone can post in the Christian forum. It's encouraged, even.  
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Godparents are often chosen as a legal guardian, after the parents. So if both parents are incapacitated, the Godparent could help. This is actually not just a Christian thing, so I would say this should get moved, as Singelli already said.
Godparents are often chosen as a legal guardian, after the parents. So if both parents are incapacitated, the Godparent could help. This is actually not just a Christian thing, so I would say this should get moved, as Singelli already said.
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you see thats what is confusing everyone keeps saying this should be moved and its not just a christian but it was from my understanding that godparents had something to do with the baptism of the child thats why i chose to put it in the christian forum no i am completely confused! did godparents originate from christian beliefs and traditions? what is the purpose of godparents in todays society? was there role diffrent then it its today if so how has it changed?
you see thats what is confusing everyone keeps saying this should be moved and its not just a christian but it was from my understanding that godparents had something to do with the baptism of the child thats why i chose to put it in the christian forum no i am completely confused! did godparents originate from christian beliefs and traditions? what is the purpose of godparents in todays society? was there role diffrent then it its today if so how has it changed?
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a-sassy-black-lady : The role is in essence just a "back-up" parent. But it is used in more than just Christian circles, and as far as I know, this idea didn't originate there... The role hasn't really changed at all since it's origins, from what I can see. (It has nothing to do with Baptism. I think it is actually a legal action. A legal guardian, nothing to do with the Bible, or Christian Tradition.)
a-sassy-black-lady : The role is in essence just a "back-up" parent. But it is used in more than just Christian circles, and as far as I know, this idea didn't originate there... The role hasn't really changed at all since it's origins, from what I can see. (It has nothing to do with Baptism. I think it is actually a legal action. A legal guardian, nothing to do with the Bible, or Christian Tradition.)
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darthyoda : http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0233.html

http://www.catholicdoors.com/courses/godpar.htm

http://www.gotquestions.org/God-parent.html

you made me very interested so i googled godparent and those were just a few of the search results i got and they all seem to be saying the same thing i don't know what to make of all of it and i don't really feel like reading all of it but you made think and now im even more confused

thanks for responding!
darthyoda : http://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0233.html

http://www.catholicdoors.com/courses/godpar.htm

http://www.gotquestions.org/God-parent.html

you made me very interested so i googled godparent and those were just a few of the search results i got and they all seem to be saying the same thing i don't know what to make of all of it and i don't really feel like reading all of it but you made think and now im even more confused

thanks for responding!
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Godparents here in America are defined by this. Usually a parent will chose the Godparents. This means that if something happens to the biological parents than the Godparents will become the caregivers. Usually Godparents are a trusted friend or family member. 

I have Godparents. They are friends of my parents. Me and My mom got to talking and she worried who would take care of me if something happened to my parents. So I suggested the people that would become my God Parents. They have been like a second set of parents to me. As they have encouraged me, been there for me and have offered advice. I have known them for 15 years as we all used to go to church together. 
Godparents here in America are defined by this. Usually a parent will chose the Godparents. This means that if something happens to the biological parents than the Godparents will become the caregivers. Usually Godparents are a trusted friend or family member. 

I have Godparents. They are friends of my parents. Me and My mom got to talking and she worried who would take care of me if something happened to my parents. So I suggested the people that would become my God Parents. They have been like a second set of parents to me. As they have encouraged me, been there for me and have offered advice. I have known them for 15 years as we all used to go to church together. 
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I'm sure most people have called or regarded a family friend as akin to an uncle or aunt at some point.  Its fundamentaly the same thing.
Without looking it up, im fairly certain the godparent (typically a male,  as they are regarded as the protectors) is present when the child is first baptised,  to create a symbolic link.
Various people do it mostly out of tradition, but its fundamentally a catholic practice. 

Singelli :
A lot of catholics would disagree with you. 
I don't know the origins,  but Christmas is regarded as Christian,  despite being a rehash of a pagan festival. 
I'm sure most people have called or regarded a family friend as akin to an uncle or aunt at some point.  Its fundamentaly the same thing.
Without looking it up, im fairly certain the godparent (typically a male,  as they are regarded as the protectors) is present when the child is first baptised,  to create a symbolic link.
Various people do it mostly out of tradition, but its fundamentally a catholic practice. 

Singelli :
A lot of catholics would disagree with you. 
I don't know the origins,  but Christmas is regarded as Christian,  despite being a rehash of a pagan festival. 
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thenumberone :  I'm not sure what you disagree with that I said..... Are you disagreeing that I said it's not considered a Christian practice?

I don't know enough about catholicism to make a connection, but most people I know who have godparents or are godparents, are not followers of any religion, so I've just viewed it as something people in general do. 
thenumberone :  I'm not sure what you disagree with that I said..... Are you disagreeing that I said it's not considered a Christian practice?

I don't know enough about catholicism to make a connection, but most people I know who have godparents or are godparents, are not followers of any religion, so I've just viewed it as something people in general do. 
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Singelli : Wikipedia says the godparent originated in the 2nd century CE - Is that AD? It must be. Anyhow, when a baby is baptised a godfather and/or godmother is supposed to be someone that is selected by a babies family to help guarantee that the child will have a spiritual upbringing. It's mainly Catholic with offshoots into the Lutheran and Orthodox churches.

Today, it doesn't necessarily have to be associated with religion and in that scenario would be better defined by what other people have already said.

As to whether or not it should be moved, I vote no. Catholics, Lutherans and Orthodoxies? all believe that Christ is the son of God; they just have different ideas about how to demonstrate their faith, among other things. In my opinion if even one is wrong, they're all wrong.
Singelli : Wikipedia says the godparent originated in the 2nd century CE - Is that AD? It must be. Anyhow, when a baby is baptised a godfather and/or godmother is supposed to be someone that is selected by a babies family to help guarantee that the child will have a spiritual upbringing. It's mainly Catholic with offshoots into the Lutheran and Orthodox churches.

Today, it doesn't necessarily have to be associated with religion and in that scenario would be better defined by what other people have already said.

As to whether or not it should be moved, I vote no. Catholics, Lutherans and Orthodoxies? all believe that Christ is the son of God; they just have different ideas about how to demonstrate their faith, among other things. In my opinion if even one is wrong, they're all wrong.
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Godparents in the catholic tradition are chosen by the parents and are present at the baptism of the child. The godparents are agreeing to watch over the child and ensure that the child is raised in the faith. They are taking on the role of guiding the child towards Christ.   
Godparents in the catholic tradition are chosen by the parents and are present at the baptism of the child. The godparents are agreeing to watch over the child and ensure that the child is raised in the faith. They are taking on the role of guiding the child towards Christ.   
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