If we could have aptly named them life guides we would have. I do however think there is more to godparents than religion.
I'm not saying it's all about religion, the name Godparents is a religious name. I didnt even think non-religious people Christened their children & gave them Godparents? I was just commenting on the name....

As I said in my first post, I think it's more important to have a Godparent who is a part of the childs life over someone who is chosen just for the Religious side of it.

I don't have a problem with non-religious people having as you call it "life guides", I think it's a wonderful idea.