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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'm an atheist and I haven't posted on this thread before. I was raised in a very religious Catholic household, but am one of the atheists who found an enormous amount of peace when I acknowledged my atheism.

I could see it being entirely possible that I'd ask for Catholic last rites in hospice. I still say the rosary regularly because I find it a good form of meditation. I believe ritual is important and calming for many people. It makes sense to me that at the end of my life, I will ask for the rituals that started the beginning of my life. I doubt I'll believe any more than I do now (or, truth be told, I did as a child though I was terrified of admitting that), but I could see how it would look that way from the outside.
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Also an atheist, and while I don't say the rosary and doubt I'll want the last rites, I do like to go to church on the big days -- easter, Xmas, good friday for the ceremony and the music, and for the celebration or contemplation.  This surprises or confuses some of my atheist friends, but others understand and appreciate these aspects of their childhood religions as well.[/quote]

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