Do u think...?

Question

Do you think its wrong for a parent to force there child into a religion. Religion has been a big part of my life since I was little and now, I don't really like to go to church! So, were my parents wrong for forcing me to go to church?

Answer 1

i believe there comes a point where it doesn't make much sense for your parents to continue forcing you to participate in a religious system which you reject. It depends on your age, and whether you are able to make this decision based on more than just a feeling.

At the same time, your parents faith is part of your family tradition, and taking part in it is taking part in something your family shares. If you are uncomfortable with this, you really need to talk openly and respectfully to your parents, and explain your position. Let them no that you are not rejecting them and why you do not want to participate in the faith any longer. This will be hard for them to hear and they may or may not accept it.

If you still live under their roof, and they insist, then you are best to respect their wishes until that time when you are able to support yourself and live under the rules and standards of your own roof.

Answer 2

I don't think anyone should be forced into religion although it is the parents responsibilty to make sure their children know of god it is ultimiltey up to you. Maybe you should explore other churches and/or religions before deciding you do not like church. Sounds to me as if you are not getting what you need from the church you are currently attending. Maybe getting away from your parents idea of religion will help.. when i was growing up church was a fashion show and it seemed to me a solemn occasion. now i choose to go to a church where jeans are great as long as you come and it is cheerful celebration... believe me it has made the difference.

Answer 3

Parents should not FORCE. Rather, parents should guide their children and provide reasons why they believe their religion is true.
forcing religion down a child's throat in my opinion will most likely result in the reverse effect and the child will end up dumping the religion anyway
when i was younger i hated church too, but i did not realize its importance until i was much older. my parents never really thoroughly explained anything to me, so i was basically going there every week for what seemed to be no reason.

Answer 4

No parents need all the help they can get and very often building a strong religious background can serve a person well. Put the religion aside for a minute and thing of the additional things is provides. It teaches kindness and respect, care for the sick or elderly and acceptance. It also helps to form a strong moral foundation that also can serve you well over the years if you choose to continue on a religious path. But once that person becomes an adult it then becomes their decision to either stick with it or leave it behind.

Answer 5

No your parents weren't wrong at all. Ive have been in church since i was born and i love it alot. Your parents were just trying to get you in church at a young age so that u would have knowledge and understanding of God's word and the right things you should do and the wrong things that u shouldn't do.

Answer 6

No, there is nothing wrong with parents training a child to believe as they do. If they force the child to continue along that path after the child is grown, it is a problem, since forced belief is no belief at all. However, while growing it is perfectly appropriate for a parent to lead a child to faith.

Answer 7

As parents, we are to raise our children up in the ways of the Lord. Once our children become reasoning adults, they then have the responsibility to either choose to follow God or not.

The one thing you have that alot of young people don't have is a knowledge of who God is. So you are better equipped to make an informed choice.

Going to church isn't necessary for you to love and follow the Lord. God encourages us to fellowship together. But if you are in a season of your life where church isn't doing it for you, just be sure you are living as godly a life as you can and stay connected to God.

There will come a time in your life that you will desire the more structured worship of God that accompanies going to church. I bet that you will then find a church which speaks to your heart.

Any time force is used to make a person behave in a particular way, our natural desire to rebel will kick in. I suspect that is why church is not in your plans right now.

Answer 8

Actually no i wish i had parents to force me to go to church. You are fortunate and just cause you stop going don't mean you will never go back you know why? Cause JESUS is in you so you can run all u want but GOD knows you'll be back. And you will have to ask GOD for forgiveness for what you said don't wait until it's too late. And you know what I mean don't disrespect GOD after all he woke you up this morning and blessed you in this day. So give GOD praise and ask for forgiveness less you want a curse put on you. And oh yeah I go every time I can just to praise him, listen to what he has to say to me,and to be obedient to his word. So you had better listen to a wise GOD who's ways are higher than ours and thoughts are high as the Heavens above.

Answer 9

Nope! Parents are supposed to instill what they think is RIGHT into their children. When you're old enough to think for yourself, then that's what you do. Church keeps a lot of young kids out of trouble and going down the right path. But you don't have to continue with your parents' beliefs once you're grown. You just have to respect that they did what they thought would turn you into the most productive, successful, happy adult!

Answer 10

no -religion gives guidelines on how we should act morally - I was raised CAtholic, all the scraments, church on Sunday and now I don't go at all but I don't think my parents were wrong to try to teach me- my child now attends church with her dad , not me- i plan on telling her how I feel if she ever asks but it will be her decision about how religius she will be