What exactly are the of the responsibilities of a god parent?
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Spiritually it was intended to be that you were obliged to give that child or children the religious education that the parents couldn't should they die.  In today's society, it has come to mean something different, such as taking care of a child or children PERIOD, should something happen to the parents.  It has the connotation of being there for that child, of remaining in that childs life, etc... possibly helping out financially or physically if needed.
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That is just what they do!!  Especially if they are younger than you!! Gods way of punishing you for all the stuff you put your parents through!!!!
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What you seem to have missed is the greater point - you're not your own to begin with - He created you, all he asks now is that you recognize that by accepting him and worshipping him - it is not his desire that any should perish - but being good is not what he designed us to do - he designed us to worship - good deeds are results of our worship - not our means of worship.  You are in the midst of spiritual battle and I'm praying that God will give you spiritual rest and a mentor to lead you personally as opposed to this forum. As a parent I raised my son with certain values.  I have entrusted them to him.  It is now up to him to choose to use them.  If he doesn't then there are consequences he will suffer.  Does that take away his ability to choose for himself?  No.  It just means he didn't heed a more learned and wiser, experienced person.  It is a poor analogy, but it was the best I could come up with.
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Faith!  To have total faith that Gods will is what is right.  And, to accept his decisions...whatever they may be.  Knowing that He knows best.  \n\nLove!  Love others.  Love yourself.  Love God, above all.  And, no....I'm not a bible banger.  lol\n\nJust passing on what I have learned.  When I learned to accept the things in my life that happened....good or bad...and to realize that those things were His will....that they had a purpose in my life....I was much happier.\n\nFighting against what is meant to be, is so futile.  And, believe me....God is the one in control.  Yes, we can make some decisions...are are expected to use our brains and logic.  \n\nBut, when I lost my Dad to cancer....I learned who is really in control.  \n\nA lot of what makes us happy, is in how WE CHOOSE to look at a situation.
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Should parents take responsibility for the actions of their adult children? God created us, yes, but he also gave us the power to be responsible for ourselves. God does not judge non-human animals because those animals are not responsible for themselves. But God gave humans the gift of Free Will and therefore we are responsible for our own actions.
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this is where people tell you that god works in mysterious ways. I wouldn't say that because it would piss me off if i were in your place. I'm sorry about your son. I don't know what to tell you about god, but I hope your son gets better.
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Godfather & Godmother is typically used for infants and childreen.  They are there as protectors for the infant/child and help guide the infant/child's parents in teaching about the Church.\n\nBaptism for an infant or child usually begins with a formal welcome into the Church community, often during a Sunday Mass.  Then the child being baptized, or their parents and godparents, is asked to reject Satan and all his works and proclaim their belief in the Holy Trinity and the Church.  Water is blessed, then placed on infant/child...child is annointed with sacred chrism...\n\nAdults get RCIA sponcers to be their support in their new Christian life.  These sponcers are recommended to be a parish member who is not family.  This allows the strenghening of the church to bond it's members; old and new.
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Love your mum and ur father, or your familys. Love ur God more. Loving God is eternity.
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Father, Son and Holy Spirit?  lol\n\nHard work, Sincerity, Commitment
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The central role they play in their child's life is the way they teach him how to live life with dignity and self-respect..its the good things they teach their child about life that may&#92;tters and it is the only thing that will be remembered by the child his entire life and will help him find his path in this criss-crossed world!!
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God is a loving Father in heaven and He loves us.  We were created in his image and our purpose in life is to strive to be like him.
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The Ideal Father\nLet's back up for a minute. To understand God's invitation to join His family, it's important to know who God is. The Bible paints this picture of Him:\n\nIn many ways, God is like an excellent human father. He loves His children and is pleased when they love Him in return. He provides for them and protects them. He gives guidance and, when necessary, punishment. He understands their limitations, though, and is quick to forgive. Above all, He is generous (the Bible calls His generosity grace).\n\nIn other ways, God is far greater than any human father could ever be. For one thing, He is all powerful. Nothing can keep Him from helping His children. For another, He is all-loving. In God there is no selfishness or pride to interfere with His relationship with His children. God is also all-knowing, so His guidance is completely worthy of trust. Since God is present everywhere at once, His children never have to strike out on their own, and since He is eternal, they never fear being abandoned
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Don't know if this is going to offend you, but I suggest Praying for her.  God works in mysterious ways and he has a plan for her and the baby.
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Actually, the gift that you are giving the godparents is your child. Traditionally, if anything happened to you and your spouse, the godparents would get your children, and your estate to be used in the raising of them.\n\nToday that often doesn't hold true. But you are still giving your child to these people, insomuch as you are holding them accountable for being a religous influence in your child's life. And, assuming they are not blood relatives, they now are mambers of the child's family.\n\nTraditionally, they give the child a gift, not the other way around.\n\nBut recently people have taken to giving everyone gifts: hostesses give guests a gift, a couple getting married gives a gift to every guest. I personally find the practice to be over-the-top, but if you choose to give a gift, keep it small and personal, and present it quietly before the service.\n\nIf you go to extremes and are the first in your generation to have a christening, then you are setting a standard which your relatives may feel bad about not living up to in the future.
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Minister, or priest.  Hopefully your parents.
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REAL TRUE LOVE. THAT OF A PARENT FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE KIND GOD HAS FOR YOU.
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Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. \n\nThis is one of my favorite promises, one of the 10 Commandments.  It is the only one of the 10 commandments which offers a promise of long life if you but honor your father and mother.