for pre-teens or teens to start questioning their beliefs, correct? they're going through different times, and start wondering a lot more, and i was just wondering if it was natural.
and i'm wondering if parents are usually hard or do not accept their child/childrens' religion if it happens to conflict or not be their own, and try and force them to believe what they do?
i hope that made sense.
2006-08-30 13:58:38 · 14 answers · asked by Kristy N 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It is if you actually think.
Most people have been so scared by nonsense about hell that they are afraid to.
2006-08-30 15:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent I say no, its not wrong to question your beliefs. But are you willing to try and find the answers to the questions you have or are you simply "throwing in the towel" because its not the popular thing to be a believer. Only you would know. My daughter asked this and I asked her what I'm asking you. Questioning isn't wrong but if you choose to lie against something you know to be true out of convenience or because others say its not cool, then you might ask yourself why a true friend would want to sway you into something they're doing...isn't that selfish? You mention "your religion"?, what would that be and why do you believe in it? What about it makes you believe it to be true?
2006-08-30 21:14:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Completely normal. From what I've seen people mostly start questioning their beliefs in their teens. If they haven't, I wouldn't think its normal.
Depends on the parents. My parents weren't very religious, and so haven't really questioned me about my own beliefs, but they've known what I believe, and they conflict with they're own, but they've never tried to force me to change my own, or even questioned me about my beliefs.
2006-08-30 21:06:26 · answer #3 · answered by Bob S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly normal, my pre-teens was when I figured out what I believe. But, as for the parent thing, that really depends on the parent but, they'll still love you.
2006-08-30 21:02:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
1) It makes sense
2) Yes it is normal
3) Depends solely on the parents. If they are cultists or fundamentalists, probably will try lots of things to convert. If they have respect for others beliefs it is likely they won't mind.
2006-08-30 21:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
made perfect sense to me. it is natural to start questioning your beliefs. and close-minded parents will force their beliefs on their child if it conflocts with theirs. just like mine, they're catholic but i dont believe in god.
i think people should believe in whatever they want to believe without the fear of being criticized for it.
2006-08-30 21:05:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a good thing to question beliefs at any stage of life.
2006-08-30 21:05:04 · answer #7 · answered by beez 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The strongest believers and supporters of Christianity today are modern day atheists that converted after seeing who God really was.
2006-08-30 21:01:35 · answer #8 · answered by CK 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its all very natural.
If something is true, it will withstand questioning.
Most parents are afraid of their children questioning, because they, theselves, are not sure of their beliefs.
2006-08-30 21:12:12 · answer #9 · answered by Uncle Thesis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, especially if they feel their child is going to go to Hell. No parent would want that. But yes, it's completely normal.
2006-08-30 21:01:04 · answer #10 · answered by sweetheart882001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe what you want to. If you find yourself questioning it. Then learn more about it, get the anwsers. Read the bible and go to church. Then decide what you want to believe.
2006-08-30 21:13:53 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋