Would you force your religion on your kids?

Answer 1

No but im an Atheist so i wouldnt have anything to force on them though i wont mind if they follow religion.

Answer 2

There is no way that I wouldn't respect my children enough
to let them choose their own beliefs when they were at
an age to even consider the concept of religion. They're
totally unique human beings with their own ideas. I think
it's good to expose kids to all philosophies so that they
may know what has gone before and either accept or
reject it...I think they should know that they have a choice
between believing in God or not...forcing them into a
certain religion with all it's dogma and ceremony is like
cutting out their brain and retarding their ability to think
critically.

Answer 3

I would raise my kids with religion. I don't think I am forcing them into something in a negative way. I also raise them to eat vegetables and cross at the lights. You have to raise them with morals and beliefs and if religion is part of your morals and beliefs then they will be raised with it. At the same time should there come a time when my children are older and decide that they want to go a different path, that will be their decision. (As teens they will want to learn and try new things, maybe learn about different religions and that is ok) BUT to ask if I am forcing them into religion is unfair? You may as well ask if I am forcing them to learn to eat healthy or be good citizens. Perhaps but only so they will be good people when they grow up. They have to have a starting ground so that one day they will be able to make up their own minds about what to believe and what to do.

Answer 4

No , I would not force any religion on my children. Religion was meant to be taught not forced .Bring up a child in the way he should go and when he is old,he will not depart from it.

However, I should also add: I have no religion. Therefor, that's another very good reason why I didn't force it on them.

Answer 5

I would not force a religion to a child. As a rule younger children are taught religion, I was at least. At 18 years of age the choice to continue with practicing or non practicing was mine. I'm catholic. I never lost my belief just went through aa phase of doubting the existance of God. I'm back in church now and asking his forgiveness for doubting him.

Answer 6

Parents want what is best for their children. Parents choose what language their children will speak; what country they will grow up in, what grade school they will attend, what food they will eat growing up, what doctors they will see and so much more.
When the child becomes an adult, that child can accept the above or choose another.
Parents expose their children to religion, for the same reasons. They want to have the child experience what is best for them.
When the child becomes an adult they can choose weather they want to continue in the faith. Usually this takes place at the Sacrament of Confirmation when the child freely chooses if they want to continue to follow Jesus or not.

Answer 7

If you are a Christian (or I suppose have a religious faith of any kind), when you teach your children about God it may "seem" that the religion is being forced onto the child. But in all reality, how is a child suppose to know God if they are never introduced to Him? When I was growing up my parents took us all to church. I was baptised, went to youth group, was confirmed, etc. After I graduated high school, I felt like I graduated church also. At that point my parents felt like they had done their duty in raising me with a Christian background. And they had. I continued to "have a relationship" with God throughout my adult life but I was irresponsible when it came to my own children because I did not take them to church or Sunday school. We didn't pray in our house (I always prayed by myself). I neglected to introduce even the notion of God to my children, so when they grew up they quite naturally didn't believe in God. I was 50 yrs old when I started having the kind of relationship with God that we all need. Although neither of my children go to church on a regular basis, they allow me to take their children. And as I speak of God and talk about all the amazing gifts he has given all of us, they are starting to accept Him. I blame myself. The Bible tells us it is the parents responsibility to keep God alive in their children. When you are an adult, you will have all the freedom you want to decide about God. But for now, while you are a child living in your parents home, it is their "RESPONSIBILITY" to teach you. It is not "forcing" their religion on you. Look at it in the correct and truthful way and you will understand that what it truly is - is an act of love. They love you so much they want to make sure you know and understand God so your soul has a chance.

Answer 8

Well, yes - until the age of reason is reached, and my son states a firm religious viewpoint.
I would hope it is well thought out, or I may not listen.
As to dragging a disrespectful child anywhere, I do not believe in this, as the child would be in control of my life.
I am in control of my life.
My parents - after my brother stated his religious outlook, adopted this attitude; so this is the way I respect my parents (and my son). By living as they did.
My son reaches the age of reason soon, and so far enjoys the religious life we taught, so I am content. (As is my ex-wife) We have the teen years ahead - they are the most telling I hear. After age 18 my son is an adult and free to use the free will GOD gave him, without "input" from his parents.
Peace.

Answer 9

Wrong understanding in the word "religion" always lead to wrong question...why?

"Religion" means "re-union" with God. And the bible is teaching us only one religion....only one "way" to re-unite with our creator. This is more like a "way" than "belief"!

Catholicism...protestantism... etc... are more like "belief" or "faith" rather than "religion". The bible has already laid for us the guidelines for this "religion". And if that's what you want to feed to your children - that is very biblical!

So next time you fill-up application forms for a new job and you just happen to come accross this question - "Your Religion?"...please be careful in answering, or you might pass a wrong info.

God bless...

Answer 10

no.
But I certainly would teach them about it.

One of the things that folks don't understand about Christianity is this:
Your parents faith cannot save you. Each individual has to decide for themselves to follow Christ or not. That is why it is important for me to make sure my children know what it truly means to be a Christian.

I was brought up in a non Christian home. When I was an adult I started studying the bible and made the decision to follow Christ, to become a Christian and receive salvation through Jesus Christ. It is a personal thing. I cannot guarantee that my children will make that same choice. But I can guarantee that they are taught about Christianity.