My kids are taking an interest in the bible. I have been sharing stories with them and they really like it. I like to use the principals. I'm not a church attender. Do you teach yourself or go to a place of worship?
2007-02-09 16:10:47 · 16 answers · asked by Chef Susy--Cookin it up! 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Self teacher. Religion is man made and I don't agree with much of their teachings.
2007-02-09 16:13:49 · answer #1 · answered by RiverGirl 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have taught my children the Bible, but not because there is some good stories in there, but because I consider it Life's Instruction Book. We have a Christian home and it is part of our faith. Attending a church is a good thing because it provides a "family" to your children as a body of believers. They love and support you through prayer and fellowship.
2007-02-09 16:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by TPhi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I taught my children about the Bible and brought them a childrens Bible. I go to a Catholic Church when I can or the Priest comes to me ( I am in a wheelchair) and we talk about the Bible and God
God Bless You
2007-02-09 16:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I pretty much teach myself due to the fact that I have attended several different Christian churches,and all are really different.Some seemed to harsh others about money I only got confused.A preacher told me once that church was in a persons heart.
2007-02-09 16:16:48 · answer #4 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Allow them to explore whichever religious texts and beliefs they are interested in. Make sure they understand that these are beliefs and not facts.
Congratulations for not spiritually abusing your children the way so many parents do (forced to be part of the parents' beliefs instead of thinking things through for themselves).
2007-02-09 16:16:11 · answer #5 · answered by Huddy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I teach my children to read. Then I show them my bookshelf and say, "Help yourself. Enjoy."
There are several Bibles on my bookshelf, along with books on neurobiology, anthropology, history, language, poetry, comparative religion, theology, evolution and many other topics.
2007-02-09 16:17:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think the Bible is a horribly violent and scary book that teaches children to hate and fear. I hope I never have to show it to them.
2007-02-09 16:55:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am an atheist with a 7 year old son. We have read a children's bible (a gift from his Catholic grandmother) with him. He likes the stories. We discuss what we read and, like us, he's confused at the discrepancies and contradictions in the bible. We like that he questions. When we spend time with Grandma, she talks to him about what's he's read and gives him her take on it. He's a gifted kid, so he's pretty good at reasoning it out.
We also have read science related books, books about evolution, animals, etc., and he likes those, too.
Just remember, kids are born with an inherent sense of right and wrong. Merely taking them to church and reading the bible won't automatically instill in them good principals about life. They will learn that from you.
We get many many compliments from servers at restaurants and just people out in public about how well-behaved and patient my son is. He helps people without being asked and is very good with please and thank you. The bible didn't give him that.... neither would a church have given him that. We gave him that, just by being parents.
I'd just be sure to provide balance... the bible is a good book with wonderful stories. Science is real.
2007-02-09 16:13:32 · answer #8 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Most any good sized book store will have a Religious section and likely you'll see something of intrest.
2007-02-09 16:18:44 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I did and now I help my grand children.
The Greatest Teacher Book.
Published by Jehovah's Witnesses, it is a wonderful and helpful teaching aid.
2007-02-09 16:16:38 · answer #10 · answered by Here I Am 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋