How should teenagers be raised with in a religious culture? Please help. I don't know how to on respond to this question because there are so many different religions, so please help.
2006-09-20 17:05:06 · 18 answers · asked by blackprincess052001 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Teenagers must be raised to understand there is not such thing as "MY" truth and "your" truth. What is true for one will be true for all, because that is the nature of truth. If you have something which is one thing for some and another for others, then you are not dealing with TRUTH. Truth is absolute.
In teaching this, they will then seek the standard for TRUTH. They will know and recognize it for what it is and will seek it tou. We have failed our young people by allowing modern culture to redefine truth as a subjective thing which changes. Truth does not change. Perceptions change.
Teach them the ONE single standard is the Bible and it is filled with absolutes.
2006-09-20 17:22:39 · answer #1 · answered by DA R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Great question!! Teenagers should be encouraged to read the Bible with their parents and discuss it. They should also do some research on different religions and what their doctrines are. Many adults never even do this in the Church they have chosen to attend. The Bible tells us that God will cause the governments of the world to destroy all the false religions so it is important for everyone to find the true one.
2006-09-21 03:02:46 · answer #2 · answered by Sparkle1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The teenage years are all about finding one's own self identity and religion can play a role in two ways:
1) if the teen comes from a family with particular religious tradition and practices it regularly they can invite the teen to participate willingly, learn more about the tradition, go through certain traditional ceremonies of recognition (if the teen choses), and so on
2) if the teen comes from a family without a particular religious tradition then the family can encourage the teen to explore the various religions and their beliefs. Books and videos can be helpful as well as trips to local houses of worship of the various religions or even inviting religious leaders over to talk about their religion with the teen and answer questions.
It really depends on the family and their approach to religion altogether.
2006-09-21 01:52:19 · answer #3 · answered by gabriel_zachary 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should raise your children in the culture and society that you are a part of. I believe you should lead by example. However in this modern world of ours you would do your children a disservice to teach them to be intolerant racist and religious bigots. Remember that all religions are mutated to benefit the greed and hatred of those who would use it to defend their evilness. The KKK did what they did in the name of Christianity. I don't believe there is anything supporting their perverted use of the bible to justify their reprehensible behavior. Hitler did the same thing. The so called muslim terrorists are justifying their murder of innocents by claiming that their god is better than any other god and he says its ok to blow yourself up and take everyone you can with you. What complete and utter nonsense.
Its a perversion of the message and purpose of religion. That's what you have to teach your teens, that there is a purpose and a grounding to religion and it can either lift you up or pervert you. Tell them to question anyone who tells them that they know the truth and have the answers. The best we can do as humans is speculate, the answers will come at our death.
2006-09-21 00:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's hard to say considering there are so many, But I think everyone should be raised to have respect and common courtesy for there fellow man. Tolerance of differences in others. Respect for themselves. Kind to the earth, Treat everyone the way they would want to be treated. Be a positive force in society.
2006-09-21 00:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by Belladonna 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if their is a set 'way' when there is a large mix of religions, it's probably better looked at as how they are raised with their religion (or lack of) within their family. Families should instill in their teens the values and beliefs (or lack of) that they hold.
2006-09-21 00:08:25 · answer #6 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean the best religion to teach children, probably Ba'hai, it teaches that all religions lead to the same goal. Personally, I believe that children should be taught about every religious viewpoint and to be allowed to choose for themselves.
2006-09-21 00:16:23 · answer #7 · answered by Shinkirou Hasukage 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on your religion i guess.
If you are Pagan, i would say to expose them to all religions and allow them to make a choice on the one that suits them the best.
If you are Chriatian, you should show them your religion, and why they should love their god, but remember that they are easily influenced, and too much pressure may make them choose something else (like pagan)
if you are Muslim....Very carefully.. i guess, seems like a lot can go wrong very easily there. you could try to raise a peacful god loving kid and end up with an al-quida operative.
buddahist and hindu,,,no clue, they are very different and i do not know all of their customs yet.
2006-09-21 00:13:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simply.... seek out a Bible teaching church in which to fellowship. A church that simply studies out of the bible, not any books their organization put together. I can suggest any Calvary Chapel, they are strictly a bible teaching church. www.calvarychapel.org. They can direct you are how to help bring up your children in the Word.
I urge you to avoid Religious Churches. Your relationship with Christ is not a religion.
2006-09-21 00:10:02 · answer #9 · answered by jcholmes_99 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your kids will not be influenced by you untill you are strong in your beliefs yourself.
Please pick up a simple to read book by a former atheist professor. "More than a Carpenter" by Josh McDowell. This will really make you think. If you want something deeper he has written a number of books so check him out.
2006-09-21 00:09:57 · answer #10 · answered by ddead_alive 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋