will you support them in this decision if this were to ever happen?
2006-11-06 15:19:58 · 25 answers · asked by J. P 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Most won't. I've seen it before -- they act in HORROR if you don't support their fundie belief system. I couldn't care less what others believe but yet when I utter one small word that even remotely contradicts my wife's family's fundie beliefs, I'm the bad guy. They can preach all they want, talk about god punishing everyone and when i offer even ONE sentence of simple questioning, they look at me as if I just murdered 3 kids in front of them. And then they delude themselves that they're the persecuted group!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-11-06 15:25:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have done what I can to raise my children in the knowledge and wisdom of the Lord. Their relationship however is their own, I cannot make them have a relatioship with the Lord, it is their choice- I pray that the will, but there will come a day when they will have to choose for themselves.
I don't know what you mean by support them- I cannot put a stamp of approval on something that I believe to be a lie, but I will not be upset or treat them as any less of a person or reject them in any way because of their decision. There comes a time when they are completely accountable and they will have to live with whatever decision they make, but they will always be my children and I will love them no matter what
2006-11-06 23:29:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I don't have children yet, but if my child decided against Christianity, I would still love them and help them in any way I could, but I would not support them in this decision or any lifestyle changes they made because of this. It is important that my children will know that I love them, but even more important that they know where I stand.
2006-11-06 23:25:00 · answer #3 · answered by mandie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I could never support their decision to not believe, but I will always support their SEARCH for God. As long as they keep trying to figure it out, all I can do is pray for them! Each person must do it for themselves.
Don't think my 'never supporting' means I would stop being there for my children - that would never happen either. They would know I am unhappy that they aren't at least trying to understand their beliefs. I wouldn't hide that from them. However, I am their encourager for life.
2006-11-06 23:27:24 · answer #4 · answered by AM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has happened and you know what we all have to choose whether we believe or not, no one can make you believe something you don't.
You can tell them there is a God, a heaven, you can give them a Bible, or whatever book of worship you choose, they still have to decide they want to believe or be convinced in their heart, that it is true. So fret too much over this, it is better to teach them right from wrong, compassion and love, forgiveness and that it is better to give then to receive. Love is the greates commandment show them that, chances are they will turn out to be great people. God bless.
2006-11-06 23:25:12 · answer #5 · answered by Neptune2bsure 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a child that does not believe. I fully support his decision. I do not agree with his decision, but I will support his decision regardless of how I feel about it.
2006-11-06 23:27:51 · answer #6 · answered by Daydreamer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
When raising your children, in any religion, you need to show your support. But you also need to make 'rules and guidelines'. If you would not feel comfortable having your child marry someone outside of your religion, make sure it's clear. But let him or her choose how religious they want to be. If they are forced to go to church and participate in every part of the religion, they may not want to live that type of lifestyle. But if they are free to choose, but have structured choices, then the decision they make is the one that is right for them.
2006-11-06 23:24:17 · answer #7 · answered by illini54519 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the Christian parent, I would not and could not encourage a decision not to serve Christ becuase I will love my child and want what is best for him/her and I know that there is no other possible way to live that is more beneficial than to live one's life for God, and also that it is our duty, as His creation, to do so. But, of course, I would not force my child to be a Christian, people ultimately have to make their own choices.
2006-11-06 23:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Soldier for Christ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You try to bring them back to the faith but you don't want to cause a rift to where he would never come back. There has to be a happy medium. Use your judgement on how to do this. You know your child(children) better than us. Just be supportive.
2006-11-06 23:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is between them and God. The christian thing to do is to support them and love them. Not to cram it down their throat. I believe that if God wants someone to become a believer, then he will make it happen. My job as a believer is to be available as a tool for God's will.
2006-11-06 23:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by geohauss 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋