In many small towns the church is the only social gathering left. Well if you exclude bars. And there is nothing wrong with attending. As many stated above they reinforce good moral behavior, provide a support system (which is sorely lacking in our society today.), a strong sense of community, and who doesn't like the singing. So go ahead, just try not to lead people from there beliefs. Then you will see the negative side to all that. Even the appearance of this could cause you trouble.
When I was 16 my stepmother went through my things (I didn't have a room because her two girls needed their own rooms). Then she found some song lyrics in a note book (from Tool). She then called everyone in her church and told them I was a Satanist and was going to kill everyone. Which at the time was not true. After my father through me out and I became homeless it became true. But my point is no one in that town who help me. I was called several names which I will not repeat. I even had things thrown at me. All because one person turned the church on me.
Is it normal for an atheist to go to church and pretend to be a Christian?
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In many small towns the church is the only social gathering left. Well if you exclude bars. And there is nothing wrong with attending. As many stated above they reinforce good moral behavior, provide a support system (which is sorely lacking in our society today.), a strong sense of community, and who doesn't like the singing. So go ahead, just try not to lead people from there beliefs. Then you will see the negative side to all that. Even the appearance of this could cause you trouble.
When I was 16 my stepmother went through my things (I didn't have a room because her two girls needed their own rooms). Then she found some song lyrics in a note book (from Tool). She then called everyone in her church and told them I was a Satanist and was going to kill everyone. Which at the time was not true. After my father through me out and I became homeless it became true. But my point is no one in that town who help me. I was called several names which I will not repeat. I even had things thrown at me. All because one person turned the church on me.
So tread carfully.