Would you allow your child to learn about other religions besides the one you practice, or would you only teach them your own views? Just wondering, seeing how tolerant the religions are. If you answer include your religion too. Atheists and agnostics welcome to answer too. Thanks!
2006-09-10 12:11:34 · 21 answers · asked by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
one out of my 3 children follow my religion
the other 2 are too young to make that choice .. and i would not have it any other way
i was filling in a school form and asked my 9 year old .. do you wish mummy to write spiritualist the same as i am ? ... she answered no mum cause i dont know what i believe
that was the answer i was looking for actually and i was so proud of her
i have taught them all that they should learn about all religions .. and all about people in other countries
and i answer their questions if i can on any religious question
2006-09-10 12:16:20 · answer #1 · answered by Peace 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm not a parent yet, but I wanted to answer anyway.
I'm a Christian, and I would raise my children as Christians, of course, because I believe that is the truth (obviously - I mean, why would I practice a religion if I didn't believe it to be the truth?) However, I don't believe children should be sheltered, and I would encourage them to learn about other religions. I enjoy learning about what other people believe, and I think it's important for kids to know about others' beliefs too. And there are different reasons for that.
I think when we meet people of other faiths, it's good to be about to have intelligent conversations with them about their faith. If we don't know anything about them, we're likely to say stupid things.
Another thing is that people have to decide what they believe to be true by themselves. A child may come from a Christian home, but at some point they have to decide whether they really do believe that to be the truth or if they're just following along.
2006-09-10 19:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by ryanjamesm 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a child I was given the opportunity to explore many religious beliefs. My kids have that same chance if they want to. I wont stop them.
I am Pentecostal & have also a messianic belief. My husband used to be a Wiccan but is now a messianic with Pentecostal beliefs as well. He is also a man who studied biblical theology (the study of the bible from the words in the bible as well as the time period from which it started.) he has studied many of the different religions and their difference and simulates.
As a child I looked into Baptist, catholic, Jehovah witness, Mormonism, finally my current path. My parents never really went to church when I was a kid I wanted to on my own, getting them to come to the church I was attending was like pulling teeth. Once I choose my current path they actually saw the change in me for the better on my church searching life. But to add I have not got a church (building) I attended. I have a bible study group that is just as good as a church, for where 2 or 3 are gathered he is there. So you see its not just a denomination you should seek, but a path.
2006-09-10 19:53:15 · answer #3 · answered by angelchele 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not ascribe to any religion in particular. I believe Jesus died for my sins and is my pathway to God and I believe the scriptures. I would encourage my children to learn about as many religions as they can so they will be more tolerant of others and not judgemental. I think they should know about wicca and paganism as well. I have studied them all in some part at least and have a greater knowledge of some than others but I honestly think everone should walk their own walk with God and trust his guidance and not the leadership of ANY organized religion.
2006-09-10 19:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by mortgagegirl101 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am agnostic and my daughter's father is catholic, after much much debate between him and I, she is being raised catholic with my agnostic insights. No that does not mean I bash on his religion, but when she asks questions as to why I don't pray or go to church I tell her what I think about religion. But on the same token I also answer her questions the best I can when she asks about why God this or that. (sometimes its a very thing to do) But I want my daughter to grow up to have her own ideas on things from religion and politics...etc separate from her father and I, and the only way to do that is to have her experience things on her own as she grows. And when she gets older (she is 6yrs old) I do want to teach her about other religions such as Judaism, Buddhism, and others.
2006-09-10 19:25:07 · answer #5 · answered by munkeybusines 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm a born again Christian, with 2 teenage children. I have raised my children as Christians but they have always been given open access to attend other churches, temples, etc. I believe that you cannot make a decision about anything including faith unless you have heard both sides of the story. My daughter has looked at other religions including Islam and Buddhism but has decided to follow my beliefs. Both of my children have been baptized as believers in Christ.
2006-09-10 20:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Rhonda D 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My sons are Catholic and they have attended other Churches in the past. They freely chose to embrace my faith a year ago last Easter. I taught them that faith but I did not Baptize them in it until they made that choice at ages 10 and 12. We home school and in the course of history we have studied many different faiths and religions. I find it is impossible to study a country or nation without including it's religions.
2006-09-10 19:15:09 · answer #7 · answered by Debra M. Wishing Peace To All 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I am not afraid for my son to to go to temple with a Friend but I can say that I am confident in my God and that our views will be seen by him as the best way because of how God is in him not just what church we go to. If you have a religion and you are afraid to let you child see other than you most not feel secure about it.
2006-09-10 19:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by Florida Dawn 13 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Why wouldn't I allow my children to learn about other religions than my own?
Sooner or later they are going to encounter these other religions anyhow, better for all of us if they learn about them at home, so that we can discuss them.
I taught my kids early that they should never believe anything just because someone told them so, even if that someone is me. Always check it out for yourself. Even the people who love you and want only the best for you can make mistakes.
I have seven kids, all of whom chose to follow Christianity, and I am content.
2006-09-10 19:28:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is very important for children to learn about the various cultures and aspects of their own culture, so I fully support learning about as many religions as you can.
Following any religion is a choice, so no parent can make that choice for their child.
2006-09-10 19:19:51 · answer #10 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋