Am I wrong for saying this?

Question

So my family history is a bit weird. Most of my family are catholic except for my mom and me.
Pretty much my baptism is not real. On paper it says I am catholic but I am actually not. It’s only to let me enroll into catholic school. I have nothing against any religions. Realistically, I am more of an atheist.

Whenever people ask me if I am catholic, I just say yes. I am tired of explaining people but at the same time I feel guilty.

Am I wrong for telling others I am catholic even though I am actually not?

Answer 1

Espresso-Grande | 68 opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic.

Explorer

It's okay to say "yes". You were christened a Catholic, but you're not a practicing Catholic. There's a huge difference.

You're a Catholic on paper and nothing more.

If I'd been christened into a religion at birth, and someone asked my religion, I'd tell them I'm not affiliated with any religion. I wouldn't say I was a Catholic just because I was christened as a Catholic, because I wouldn't consider myself as a Catholic if I didn't practice the religion.

Asker

2 mo
I meant, i was actually not christened in church or anything. Just written in paper that I am.
Espresso-Grande

2 mo
How did that happen?😂
Espresso-Grande

2 mo
If you feel guilty, just be honest and say you don't have a religion. Lots of people these days don't

Answer 2

Asker

I meant, i was actually not christened in church or anything. Just written in paper that I am.

Answer 3

Espresso-Grande

How did that happen?😂

Answer 4

Espresso-Grande

If you feel guilty, just be honest and say you don't have a religion. Lots of people these days don't

Answer 5

HollyK21

Guru

You’re not wrong, but eventually you’ll have to come to a place where you do what feels morally right. You don’t need to exhaust yourself with an explanation to anyone because no one is entitled to that. Don’t feel bad for living in your truth and do it unapologetically.

Answer 6

Blademaster10

Xper 1

Yes. I am baptist, not catholic, but part of it should be your own choice, not ur parents and the priests. I hope u do come to Christ eventually tho!

Answer 7

OfDeath | 1.4K opinions shared on Religion & Spirituality topic.

Master

You should just say you're atheist. It would help desensitise more people. Show them they're wrong about their view of atheism.

Am I wrong for saying this?

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