Will you venture a guess about religion and children?

Question

Concider a group of 100 children.

A) Then try to guess the % of children who where taught a particular beliefe system concerning Origin and Afterlife starting from birth that will believe said beliefe system.

B) Then try to guess the % of children who where taught a particular beliefe system concerning Origin and Afterlife starting from the age of 8 that will believe said beliefe system

C) Then try to guess the % of children who where never taught a beliefe system concerning Origin and Afterlife who end up with a certain beliefe sytem , and what do you sappose it would be?


Example: A) 96% adopt beliefe system
B) 15% adopt beliefe system
C) 45% agnostic
40% atheist
13% Bhudist
2% other

Answer 1

In general, I like your numbers, although I think that your B may be a bit low. But I know of no good data to support any of this.

Answer 2

Will you venture a guess about religion and children? Yes, I'll give it a shot.

A - 100%
B - 100%
C - 100% - the 100 children will have delevoped 100 religions, that meet their needs.

Darn it - FRUITCAKE has a great point about groups A & B. Many will change due to life testing their beliefs. Some will loose faith, while others become stronger. Good point.

Answer 3

You are assuming that children don't grow up and think for themselves. Many do and the % of those who accept each belief system would be interesting.

Answer 4

I guess it depends on the individuals involved as some tend to grow up a certain way and stay that way. Then some grow up and become a certain way as well. I will give you credit for being creative.

Answer 5

I think that no matter what the actual numbers are, it's a flawed study. Children turn into adults and hopefully learn how to think for themselves.

Answer 6

why do you presuppose that the belief system taught would not be
agnostic, atheist, or Buddhist?

Answer 7

I would choose C. agnostic. But I'm wrong a lot!! @8-)