I made this thread on Labor Day .. I just couldn’t post it until now since I was on vacation.So…. Happy Labor Day (belated).Part of this weekend included a Bharatanatyam Arangetram. Don’t worry, I can’t pronounce it either. It’s an Hindu rite of passage — a series of very long and intricate dances that are performed to music, which symbolize certain events in Hindu mythology (interestingly, they refer to their religion as “mythology”). It was a beautiful event that was obviously the culmination of several years’ work. IMO, much better than a Bar Mitzvah (which at least I can pronounce).The young performer was besides herself with pride and accomplishment, and the parents glowed. Do Atheists need a rite of passage? What should we do? And.. what if the kid doesn’t want to do it?