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Discussion: Religion and your kids
Member Since: 1/6/2012
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Most of us were raised with a religion bestowed upon us by our parents
so will you be doing the same (assuming you have kids in the future) or will you let them choose
their own path?
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Member Since: 9/3/2011
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They'll be raised without it.
If children weren't raised with parents forcing a religion on them and it was a decision they made as they grew up, we would have many more atheists in this world.
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Member Since: 8/17/2013
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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My children can believe in whatever they want.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Member Since: 9/1/2013
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Member Since: 8/1/2012
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Quote:
Originally posted by wolfaire
I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Member Since: 6/23/2010
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Quote:
Originally posted by wolfaire
I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Well put!
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Member Since: 2/2/2014
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Quote:
Originally posted by wolfaire
I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Member Since: 7/18/2010
Posts: 29,717
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If it was solely up to me, nope! I would educate them on various ones and let them choose the best for them (if any).
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Member Since: 7/9/2010
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I will teach them some religious values, such as love and kindness and acceptance.
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Member Since: 6/10/2011
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Quote:
Originally posted by wolfaire
I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Excellent response!
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Quote:
Originally posted by wolfaire
I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Came here just to say this. Very well put.
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Member Since: 1/1/2014
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Quote:
Originally posted by wolfaire
I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Very eloquent response. I agree wholeheartedly.
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Member Since: 11/26/2010
Posts: 14,197
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Never. They can look into religion by themselves if they want.
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Member Since: 3/15/2013
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No, but I will teach him or her good values and they will be spiritual, but not follow any organized religion.
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Member Since: 9/1/2013
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Definitely
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Member Since: 3/2/2014
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Quote:
Originally posted by wolfaire
I will teach them with mainly Christianity since I believe in Jesus, but I will also tell them how all beliefs (atheism included) are not perfect, and therefore they need to tailor their own belief and moral values. I will not get mad if they decide to be atheist, buddhist, muslim, creating their own belief system, or whatever.
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Took the words out of my mouth.
If people focus on teaching their child how to be a successful good loving person then its kinda the same as raising them with a religious background right?
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Member Since: 7/23/2010
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In Christianity, everyone who has heard and accepted the good news of Christ is also responsible to spread it so it's also the Christian parents' responsibility to raise their kids as God-fearing individuals and to imprint onto them the Christian values.
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