2007-02-02 07:38:48 · 37 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Well I am a muslim you know what i will do for my full answer i will get a violation notice from yahoo
2007-02-02 07:42:47 · answer #1 · answered by akband 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They don't have to. One is an atheist, the other just became agnostic after clinging to his grandmother's Catholic claptrap for a little while. Agnosticism/atheism is the natural state of being for a child. Take away the indoctrination, and they revert *back* to the state of un-belief into which they were born. It's a beautiful thing, in my opinion. I think that indoctrinating kids into religious faith is child abuse.If anyone tried to get my kids to become deists, I'd be extremely upset. Strangely enough, they encounter this a lot from Christian friends. They don't try to "deconvert" anyone else.
2007-02-02 07:42:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Both of the two boys I raised are agnostics/atheists. I am a person of faith myself (Epicopalian) but I think I'm glad that they escaped the religious trap -- I do my best to live my faith, but I'm not sure that faith as it stands today really helps anything. Everything that churches like mine do to do good is balanced out by the fundamentalists and extremists doing evil. Maybe its time the whole thing just stopped -- all over the world. It bothers me to think that way, but I seriously wonder if it wouldn't be better. No more religious bigotry and hatred, no more religious killing, no more religiously based insanity. I just don't know. I love Christ, but -- what is being done in his name --- its unspeakable -- and still not as bad as what is being done in Mohammed's name.
It's so sad.
reyn
2007-02-02 07:45:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The LAST thing I would do was force the kid to believe anything-that will lead to outright rebellion. With a friend of mine, the mother insisted she go to church with the family, but didn't insist she participate or believe. Eventually she came to believe somewhat, but it's far less important than having an informed, free thinking child. God loves those people too.
2007-02-02 07:43:21 · answer #4 · answered by Year of the Monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pray for my kid and the Atheist/Agnostic.
2007-02-02 07:42:52 · answer #5 · answered by happygirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Eventually they will have to make their own choice, so it really depends on how aggressive this is. I think I would ignore it and make sure you get something like the AnswersinGenesis magazine or a year or two. Don't make it compulsory reading, just leave it around. Try to get them involved with some youth group activities at the church.
2007-02-02 07:49:34 · answer #6 · answered by Bad bus driving wolf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, I think all people should learn that it is very hard to convert someone. It is something between that person and God. Outsiders can only plant a seed, but it might not grow. My children have made their decision to accept Jesus and they will be true to their own convictions, not those of another.
May God Bless you.
2007-02-02 07:53:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is an atheist, and my oldest son is agnostic. What do I do? I love them. They're not like the atheists on YA, they respect my beliefs, I respect their lack of belief.
2007-02-02 07:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would be offended that anyone tried to ascribe beliefs to a child, who obviously does not understand whatever beliefs are being assigned to them. Children should be left to decide their religious and political beliefs - not brainwashed by strangers or by parents.
It's no more weird to say "Six year old Johnny is a communist" than it is to say "six year old Johnny is a Catholic". Johnny doesn't understand the complexities of either label.
2007-02-02 07:46:56 · answer #9 · answered by Crystal P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would immediately start praying. For God can change the heart of anyone. Whatever it takes. But we all have free choice. I choose to stay steadfast in my believing, not swerving. If I effectively taught my kid, he will come back, even if he is old. God will guide him back. I hope you persevere in prayer, for for child. Never give in, never give up. Stay steadfast. Hold your ground, they still need you, even though they might think other wise. May God guide you in the right decisions. Blessings.
2007-02-02 07:53:53 · answer #10 · answered by Kyle R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would grab the opportunity to open a broad discussion about religion and spirituality through the ages, the historical and philosophical whats whys, etc., and to consider the ethics of tolerance vs. proselytizing. You can then explain how you reached your particular faith and why you found it important to do so.
2007-02-02 07:51:43 · answer #11 · answered by and_y_knot 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋