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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have been asked to be my pregnant sisters child's god mother. I am
Agnostic, I respect all religions and believe in a higher power and being an all around good person... However I would not be labeled
Christian even though i go with my family to religious events as i know they are important to my family members... 
I will absolutely be the best god parent possible and respect whatever they ask of me...
That being sai Should I make mention of it to my sister who knows I'm not religious but not to the same degree as she is? Or should I just quietly continue on?[/quote]

It would be inappropriate for you to be the godparent. Being the godparent requires you to be involved in the child's religious teachings. So if you're agnostic, you are an inappropriate choice.[/quote]

Totally disagree.

Your sister and the baby's father (if he's around) are the only people qualified to decide who is an appropriate choice.  Talk to them about what you do and do not believe and what they see your role as in this case.  Then decide together.  They may be completely aware of your beliefs and still think you are a great choice for their own reasons.  Or they may assume you are a beliver since you attend religious  events with the family.  Once they and you are clear about expectations, it will be pretty obvious whether you're the person for the job.

FWIW, my GPs and many of my friends GPs were purely figureheads and had NO input into upbringing, religious or otherwise.  It's a really personal thing.[/quote]

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