taking kids to church? Shouldn't they be of an age where they at least have the capacity to crtically think about religion rather than taking it all in as truth?
2007-02-22 22:09:31 · 25 answers · asked by hot carl sagan: ninja for hire 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Ayesha:
So the only options in life are to go to church or do drugs and get molested?Interesting. Are you sure you aren't religious?
2007-02-22 22:17:37 · update #1
No, there shouldn't be a law against that. What is wrong in teaching children religion? Even though I'm not a Christian, I would much rather have my children sit in a church bored to death then having them on the streets learning how to use drugs or being stalked by a child molester on the internet.
2007-02-22 22:14:11 · answer #1 · answered by Ayesha 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Dear Hot Carl Sagan. Your name sake was definitely an atheist and proud of it. I think he would agree with me when I say NO. There should be no Law for this. However if there was a law that made it mandatory to do so then that law should be nullified, voided, thrown out. If people want to be deluded it's their choice. Not mine to make. Nobody should be forced to believe something. Unfortunately kids do not have that luxury. The family is enough for any kind of indoctrination. Like Voltaire said I disagree with what you say but I will defend your right to say it. In a way this is the basic philosophy of science.
2007-02-23 06:30:39 · answer #2 · answered by The Stainless Steel Rat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a society with the lack of fear from some god would turn to fear of the governing body. Almost a police state. While I agree, religion is best sought and found than indoctrinated into someone I do not feel a law should ever be made to exclude religion.
2007-02-23 06:23:24 · answer #3 · answered by apple juice 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the brainwashing starts at a young age, perhaps if they were taught the belief systems of other countries and cultures, then they could make an informed choice of their own, also religious teachings should only really be taught when a 'child' has a more developed mind, when they are able to question and research for themselves, to many zealots and religious fanatics have been created by an early and strict religious upbringing from an early age!
2007-02-23 06:17:39 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No I believe that they should be taken to church when they are younger thenas they mature allow them to experience different religions so they can make their own choice. Children need something to believe in when they are young to help them strive to be the best they can be. AS they get older and more mature they can choose for themselves which venue or religion best fits their spiritual needs.
2007-02-23 06:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by mrsgapeach71 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. I have the right to share my values and beliefs, religious or otherwise, with my children. We don't wait until our children "have the capacity to critically think" about sharing, not hitting, etc. before teaching those concepts.
2007-02-23 06:21:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It should be like joining a political party or being able to vote: There should be "youth" organisations but the real thing shouldn't be available until you turn 18. Then you're old enough to choose for yourself
2007-02-23 06:19:50 · answer #7 · answered by jleslie4585 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. But there should be a law against hurting people of other religions. Against damaging other-religion's buildings. You know what I mean.
2007-02-23 06:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by The Mask 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No kids need somebody to brainwish them!!
the church is the best way
2007-02-23 06:24:30 · answer #9 · answered by hado 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Silliness. Now the State should be in charge of religion. We forget that it was the other way around two hundred odd years ago. This is what the 1st Amendment was about, freedom of religion, not freedom from it. The state is not the last word young revolutionary.
2007-02-23 06:14:58 · answer #10 · answered by tsnyunt 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋