2007-03-07 09:08:04 · 12 answers · asked by Desiree J 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
A little of both, I'd say. I base this on my own experience from childhood wherein my aunt literally shoved me up the center aisle of the chapel to stand in front of everyone to profess my love for Jesus and my desire to be saved (neither of which I had or wanted). But I went up there to please her, to get her to leave me alone, (and because she scared the hell out of me). I was seven or eight at the time. Of course look how I turned out. I'm Pagan now. So I think a lot of this early indoctrination into more fanatical religions is going to work against many religions in the future when these kids grow up and realize they can believe what they want.
2007-03-07 09:14:12 · answer #1 · answered by swordarkeereon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That could be the reason for some children. However, initially, most children study the religion of their parents out of obedience. It's no different than meeting curfew or doing chores. However, when the child is mature enough to understand, and make decisions on their own, they will eventually decide reject that religion, or choose to practice those beliefs.
2007-03-07 17:14:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children, by nature, will believe pretty much anything a trusted adult tells them. Why wouldn't they? They believe in Santa, too.
2007-03-07 17:21:48 · answer #3 · answered by Jess H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is mostly the children's necessary reliance on the authority of their parents. The reference has much more on this.
2007-03-07 17:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For me it was because I had no choice. I didn't care about pleasing them, and certainly I had fears - but that was about what I learned.
2007-03-07 17:11:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is because children are not given a choice. When they reach adulthood, if they are not too brainwashed, they may recover.
2007-03-07 17:15:45 · answer #6 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is God drawing them, thou some times it may be to please the parent is not normally the case. But God does work through family's
2007-03-07 17:15:11 · answer #7 · answered by energybunnyx3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's like when you learn to tie your shoes, your parents teach it to you and then you never forget it....
2007-03-07 17:12:43 · answer #8 · answered by mrb1017 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the untainted spirit of the child which searches for GOD
2007-03-07 17:10:16 · answer #9 · answered by Tribble Macher 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That about sums up my life story!!!
2007-03-07 17:11:13 · answer #10 · answered by Kai Dao 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋