how can we make then independent? should we learn them all the religion believes without personalize any of them so when they get older make up for their own? what do you suggest?
2007-02-11 07:04:45 · 15 answers · asked by kittana! 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
sorry for my english, i am from greece....lol
2007-02-11 07:07:54 · update #1
wait until they're old enough, then let them do their own homework on various religions and choose the one they like best--most people do anyway, regardless of being indoctrinated into one from birth
2007-02-11 07:09:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Don't expose them to any of it until they're old enough to understand what it's about without being terrified. Please don't give them any "hellfire and brimstone" speeches (that would constitute child abuse in my book). When they know about the different faiths, let them make the choices. Just make sure they have a good education in science to go with it. Science will serve them much better in the long run.
2007-02-11 15:17:58 · answer #2 · answered by link955 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No matter your religion or non religion, teach them to respect the right of all people to worship or not to worship as they please. A good rounded education should include something about all the great religions of our world because they are such a vital part of our shared history. Teach tolerance and respect for others.
2007-02-11 15:19:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would advise that you teach them the truth of GOD's Word, the Holy Bible KJV either in a Children's Bible format or the NIV and or Amplified version. Which should begin with the first basic principles for their spiritual growth; and this does not have anything to do with religions but with them having a personal relationship with the Lord.
Here are few biblical principles and guidelines:
"Honor your father and your mother, as the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live long and that it may be well with you in the land the Lord your God is giving you." Deuteronomy: 5:16 NIV
"Children, obey your parents in the LORD: for this is right. Honor your father and mother; which is the first commandment with promise; That it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth. And you, fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" Ephesians: 6:1-4
"Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that need not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."
2 Timothy: 2:15 KJV
"Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a workman who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." 2 Timothy: 2:15 NIV
"Train up a child in the way that he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." Proverbs: 22:6 KJV
"But he said, Leave the children alone! allow them to come to me, and do not forbid or restrain or hinder them, for of such [as these] is the kingdom of heaven composed."
Matthew: 19:14 AMP
"A little one shall become a thousand, and a small one a strong nation: I the Lord will hasten it in his time." Isaiah: 60:22 KJV
"All your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be your children's peace." Isaiah: 54:13 NIV
I hope this has helped to enlighten your heart concerning your question.
Peace,
Hope
2007-02-11 15:58:02 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
a person can not make up his or her mind without knowledge of the subject. Visit churches as a family. I am Jewish and my hub is christain. I have gone to synagogue, churches and even messianic groups to find what works best for our family. have a list of question to ask the preacher/rabbi to make sure that they at least respect what you believe and your search for truth. If you are thinking jewish read the Torah (1st five books of the bible) if you are thinkings church read the book of John. These books will help you with question to ask. What ever you are looking for you want the truth and that is to know God and his will.
2007-02-11 15:18:28 · answer #5 · answered by Mary Lou 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is a very good question. I am recently pregnant. I was raised Catholic, however i do not foloow most of the catholic beleifs. But i also so not follow any other, In my opinion a person should raised thier child to be liberal. Teach them about the different cultures and different things in the world. this way once the child is older they can choose which on to follow, if they want to follow one at all.
2007-02-11 15:10:57 · answer #6 · answered by Tasha 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You know we as a species have learned to survive by maintaining
a close cohesive family group with similar values and beliefs,
and in so doing we have relative peace in those groups. If we do not pass on these common traits then I wonder what kind of society will we have.
2007-02-11 15:10:20 · answer #7 · answered by Troy G 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you know what it would be a good thing to teach them and let them learn about all the religions as they are growing up so that they have an open mind and are educated about all different things so that they can make a well informed decision when they are old enough and mature enough to do so
2007-02-11 15:10:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
That is what I suggest doing. I will teach my children slowly all the major religions, the cultures in which they stemmed from, and what influenced them most.
2007-02-11 15:10:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
No just let them learn science, and they will learn on their own that religion is not necessary.
2007-02-11 15:09:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋