Frankly I don't care of my kids are scientologists as long as they don't give all their money away or shove their religion down people's throat.
2007-02-04 05:08:35 · 25 answers · asked by The Killer is Me 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think that Christians need to get it through their head that their religion isn't the problem. Its their behavior thats the problem.
Atheists honestly DO NOT CARE what your religion is so long as you do not try to force anyone else to live by your religion.
2007-02-04 05:15:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would if it was Christianity, Judaism, Islam or Hindu. These are ones I am familiar with. Any of those stupid new age alien religions also.
But I actaully spend some time educating them about common religous beliefs. I encourage question asking often. I tell them no questions are stupid questions. I encourage them to ask for proof concerning claims. And will continue to do this in their life. So It will be very difficult for them to beleive the fancy claims made by the religous.
I am not afraid to read the bible, and I wont be afraid to point out the things it says. It will be in context also. More context than they would get from any christian.
So I doubt very much they will become religous.
Oh and I teach them that ghost,demons and spirits POSITIVELY do not exist. I can easily be disproven by FACTS if they existed. And believe it or not, its quite easy teaching these things
PS Scientology is a definate No NO also.
2007-02-04 21:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Um... sorry, but if your kid becomes a Scientologist, that's EXACTLY what's going to happen.
Scientology pays members 10% commissions, called FSM (Field Staff Member) commissions, for bringing in new recruits who take a course or get counseling, so Scientology members routinely try to "sell" Scientology to others.
The new members then, in turn, are required to pay vast amounts of money to the "church" in order to receive "auditing", courses, literature, take tests, retake tests, etc. Here is a run-down of all the costs involved with Scientology membership: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scientology_as_a_business#Costs
Once they become full fledged members, it's quite likely that they'll become actively involved in selling Scientology to others.
If your child HAS become involved in Scientology, I recommend taking a look here (and no, this isn't some joke site): http://www.cultinformation.org.uk/faq.html#do
2007-02-04 21:12:38 · answer #3 · answered by ZER0 C00L ••AM••VT•• 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think they do. I read posts years ago in the Atheist forum in AOL. There was a parent there complaining that her child had befriended another child from a Christian home and was now attending church with the family and reading the Bible. This parent was quite upset...others in the forum were comforting her saying...it's a stage...she'll grow out of it..etc.
So...it seems they do get upset!!
2007-02-12 03:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by Misty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lol, you do no longer think of you're specific, do you?? previous age 25 there is not any wish for changing absolutely everyone?? relatively? Are you slightly retard? i've got extensive-unfold many a christians who've became from faith after 25 and that i be attentive to a lot of atheists who became TO faith previous age 25. i think of you're slightly silly.
2016-10-01 10:16:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no idea what scientology means. How do you think Lisa McPherson's parents feel?
http://www.lisamcpherson.org/
Most parents would just be disappointed in the case of other religions, since it means they managed somehow to raise gullible kids.
2007-02-04 05:21:41 · answer #6 · answered by eldad9 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a friend whose father is atheist, and she converted to Hinduism. The father really had no problem with it, in fact he found that he was unconsciously assimilating some of the nonreligious aspects of Hinduism (ahimsa for example), which surprised him. His daughter never preached to him about her faith, but through her example, he found that he was less likely to, for example, kill insects and would usher them out the door.
2007-02-04 05:26:07 · answer #7 · answered by lotusmoon01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as I know my children made the decision as adults, with all the facts and speculations considered. I wouldn't even care what they did with their money.
I know this is not the same sentiments that christian or muslim parents would share should the situation be reverse.
2007-02-04 05:20:57 · answer #8 · answered by CC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most atheist parents support their children when they want to look into religion or even if they become involved in it. The difference is that most christian parents don't support their children looking to another path.
2007-02-04 05:18:17 · answer #9 · answered by Laura 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most of the parents get upset when their kids convert to a religion.
2007-02-04 05:23:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋