I've been asked to be a godparent to my niece, which is a huge honor, but I'm an atheist and uncomfortable with the religious responsibilities; do I accept and fake the religious part, or decline and potentially hurt my sibling?

Quinn King

Quinn King

Accept, fulfill non-religious11 votes (17%)

Decline, explain gently19 votes (29%)

Discuss concerns with sibling18 votes (27%)

Accept, learn about religion18 votes (27%)

66 votes total • Created 1/7/2026

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I've been asked to be a godparent to my niece, which is a huge honor, but I'm an atheist and uncomfortable with the religious responsibilities; do I accept and fake the religious part, or decline and potentially hurt my sibling? | asQkme