Came home and told you they wanted to follow Christ (for the Athiest) OR vise versa wated to be an Athiest (for the Christian).
OR Muslim to Jewish, Jewish to Christian, Christian to Buddhism etc...
2006-09-15 04:01:24 · 36 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Two of my teenage daughters told me several years ago they had become "pagans." I gently told them this was wrong, but then did nothing. Why? Because I trusted the Holy Spirit to work on their consciences.
Both are now strong Christians. One daughter's life was miraculously saved by Jesus Christ on 8/5 -- I know it was a miracle because we had doctors, nurses, social workers, police detectives, and our minister tell us there's no earthly reason why she's alive right now. It's the grace of God Himself that saved her, because He is truly good to His servants. My other daughter is an evangelist and has lead at least six of her friends to Christ -- one of them was a former Satanist.
Peace.
2006-09-15 04:12:59 · answer #1 · answered by Suzanne: YPA 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Their choice. I wouldn't push my beliefs on anyone (I'm an aethiest). As long as they were absoultely sure it's what they want. It would be the same if the came home and told me thy were gay. I can see how someone who was religious would feel if their child wanted to be another religion or no religion at all, but if they genuinely feelstrongly about something, then whatever they are told they will still believe what is in the heart. e.g. when religion was outlawed in the Soviet Union, and all faiths were persecuted, people still believed whether they were Christian, Muslim or Jew, they just believed and worshipped in secret. I would be more upset if my child felt they had to keep it secret than what they actually believed in.
2006-09-15 04:07:49 · answer #2 · answered by poppies say grrr! 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i would be at ease if they follow the religion of compassion like Christianity, Buddhism , Hinduism ,as there is nothing in this world which can be compared with love and compassion.the trouble starts when people start imposing their faith on others through hatred and like.Actually, no religion teaches hate ,as the very basis of all religions is peace, forgiveness, compassion.In short they must be good human beings. Do not worry about what they follow
2006-09-15 04:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by sweet smell -removes bad oder 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since my boys are still minors, I'd have to do a major evaluation of their friendships they are maintaining. PEER PRESSURE IS THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE of youth converting into any life changing situation, whether it be religion, sports, drugs, alcohol, etc. If they where only converting to Atheism (or whatever), because someone told them it was "cool", I'd have to have a serious talk with the friend, and my child. And just like any other bad choice, I would NOT allow the practice at home. I don't allow my boys to take drugs, drink alcohol, have sex, or pray to Satan in my home, but when they are legally adults they can pray to the porcelain god for all I care. (Well, actually I would care, but when they can make there own house payment, then they can make their own choices.)
2006-09-15 04:20:50 · answer #4 · answered by mslorikoch 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would talk with them, and find out their reasoning behind making such an important decision. Then I would learn what I could about the choice they have made, so I could in turn make my decision. Essentially, if they are happy with their decision, and it is not detrimental to their well being or their family life, I would support them.
2006-09-15 04:24:39 · answer #5 · answered by simplyrelaxinginblvl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't have kids, so this is kind of hypothetical to me, but I am an ecclectic monotheistic/agnostic witch, so I'm obviously a bit off of the beaten path. I would hope that I would support my child in whatever he or she chose. I believe that God speaks to each of us in a way designed just for us, so the way the Deity choses to speak to my child would not necessarily be the way S/He speaks to me. I would hope, though, that my child respected my right to believe what I believe and would not try to convert me. That, to me, is offensive and seems to intrude upon my relationship with the Creator.
2006-09-15 04:06:04 · answer #6 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
I would sit down, study it sincerely with them so they understood what they were commiting to, and do all I could to support them. We all must follow the truth as it reveals itself to us through our heart and our experiences. How can I offer my child any less respect than I would ask for myself?
2006-09-15 04:07:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would tell him/her what I know is best and then probably ask him/her why has he/she made his/her particular choice. Finally I would let him/her follow the path he/she chooses (of course if he/she is already at least 16 years old), but I would be always here if he/she needs advice.
2006-09-15 04:06:06 · answer #8 · answered by aumklim 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Im an atheist and if they said they wanted to join a cult, I would sit them down and systematically explain the errors of the bible, history of the church, and show them scientific proof of the truth.
Bizzaro christian answer...
They go to church with their mother, and are free to make up their mind. I raise them to be rational free thinkers, and they will be more than able to make up their own minds.
2006-09-15 04:06:44 · answer #9 · answered by Rob 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Ask them to explain to me why they made this choice and to try to convince me that they made the right choice.
Then I would respect their choice and love them and pray for them.
2006-09-15 05:47:07 · answer #10 · answered by James C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋