Do you feel most people are or are not religious because of their parents? It seems to me that those that are strict christians, muslims, mormons, etc. are that way because of upbrining. How many of you are not in that situation?
2006-08-25 09:25:06 · 13 answers · asked by Ryan W 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Actually, statistics show that the average Mormon has only been a member for 5 years, and wasn't raised in the church.
I was raised in the church, but my parents never forced it, which I think is exactly what helped me to be open to really studying for myself (you know, gain a personal conviction that didn't rely on the faith of my parents) and continuing in it after moving out. People I know that were forced in it, always seem to use that as their first thing to rebel in, and frequently choose another path for no other reason than just to make their parents mad.
So yeah, I guess when you get down to it, parents do have a large role to play in their children's religiosity. Although I think it's important for kids to make their own choices when they're ready to do that.
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2006-08-25 09:34:44 · answer #1 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that has a lot to do with it. If your parents are religious and you are raised in the church, then you are more likely to follow that path. For me, my parents didn't feel the need to take us to church regularly and now I am extremely uncomfortable going to church. It's hard because my husband grew up going to church every Sunday and we would like to raise our son that way. I wish that I had the same sort of background so that I wouldn't feel so awkward about it now.
2006-08-25 16:39:50 · answer #2 · answered by me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad's agnostic, always has been. My mom was Christian, of the holiday variety. I'm Pagan. So I'm pretty sure that my parents aren't the cause of my religious beliefs :) I grew up, and wanted to believe in something that would empower me and give me a reason for personal growth.
2006-08-25 16:31:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. My parents explained Christianity to me, but I actually disagree with them on several points. They are not happy about that, but I believe what I read in the Bible for myself.
And I believe the Bible because of my experiences with God and the amazing artistry that is His Word.
2006-08-25 16:31:31 · answer #4 · answered by Morwen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not in that situation. My parents were christian, but not religious. They never forced a thing on me.
--Satanic Atheist
2006-08-25 16:33:08 · answer #5 · answered by Spookshow Baby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i was brought up in a muslim family.. but it was not only the upbringing... when i started readin the Quran then i got to know the true "beauty of islam".... n then i started realizin "how lucky i am"... but this is what happened when i myslef started readin the Quran n Ahadith n UNDERSTANDIN it etc.... that had nuthin to do with my "upbringing" cuz before that i used to pray n recite the Quran without understandin it.. just doin it as a "ritual"!!
2006-08-25 16:32:23 · answer #6 · answered by Apple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my parent are different religions but they leave to me to make up my own mind but I feel they have influenced me in a big way not that that a bad thing i have learned to think for my self
2006-08-25 16:36:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do believe most people are in that situation. I am not, however. My father is non-denominationally Christian, and my mother is Jewish. I'm an atheist.
2006-08-25 16:27:28 · answer #8 · answered by drink_more_powerade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Growing up Mom made sure we went to church every Sunday morning. When she got sick things changed. She said she gave us are base & to follow our hearts. I still believe, but don't go to services much.
2006-08-25 16:40:09 · answer #9 · answered by ladytc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that parents are your biggest influence and that they are Gods in human-form for all that they do for you.
2006-08-25 16:29:47 · answer #10 · answered by desigal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋