ok my topic is on christlike attributes of course ...and how do we teach it here while children are young and not jaded and poluted with worldy views and opinions.for instance ive heard many people for the last couple of days slander mormons without any knowledge about them.i even read some people stating that mormons are racist. and that is not true either. ive even seen racial and religious comments or other faiths like muslims.we need to try to learn how to be more fair and respectful of others faiths because we never know who may be reading these things like littles kids. id like real comments and not slanderers. as a parent i think i need to be more excepting of others, dont we all?
so please good suggestions
please also list your faith and ur websites in ur outgoing messages or questions it may spring up some real disscussions on religion and not something made up or other goofyness ive seen
thanks have a blessed day
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2007-03-10 06:53:49 · 13 answers · asked by Tracey P 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As others have stated, example is one of the most important things we can be. Additionally, I believe we must teach our children they need to learn and understand things on their own level. They should not rely upon the beliefs of others, but should seek confirmation to all things.
I am Mormon, my wife is agnostic, and my son...well, he's only 10 months old. My wife and I will continue to live our lives according to what we believe is true, meaning I will go to church weekly and live as I believe. I will share with my son what I believe, because I believe it would be irresponsible not to. But, I will also tell him that I needed to find out for myself what was true and he must do the same. I have studied hundreds of religions and believe that only after you have learned and sought out truth can you find it. I also will teach him God answers prayers (which all religions don't believe), and that he can know truth.
Mostly, we just need to teach our kids good morals, the value of education, and the importance of respect.
2007-03-12 06:22:27 · answer #1 · answered by straightup 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children are born with an open mind, we adults are the one's that close them. I was a very sensitive child when it came to the suffering of others around me. I was also raised Catholic. My family remains Catholic and are angry at me for rejecting it. I am not resentful that I was raised in a tradition, but I chose to question everything. The answers didn't make sense and through study and much thought I am now practicing Buddhism.
I don't have a website but you are free to look up information on Tibetan Buddhism or any other form if you like. I feel as a step-parent to a 14 year old that it is up to me to read what he looks at online. If it isn't appropriate then it's off to something else, but I also think it important that children see what actually happens when different people come together. It's an unfortunate reality that I would love to change but it's still there and they will walk into this world with it. Best to you.
2007-03-10 07:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by Yogini 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that telling the children the truth from the original sources is the way to go. I have taught a number of children and others from the original sources about a number of different religions - including Mormonism in this way.
2007-03-13 11:50:01 · answer #3 · answered by Buzz s 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As we circulate in the direction of an an increasing style of interconnected society, our interactions with human beings from interior India & with those of diverse cultures international is turning out to be. jointly as buzzwords inclusive of international village & expertise society are consistently utilized in merchandising, we are hardly open to a deferential attractiveness of our modifications. Alarmingly there is an advance in xenophobic attitudes and favoritism in the direction of specific sections of society, based the two on race, skin colour or caste. There are particularly some shameful circumstances the place Indians have exhibited racism. Racial slurs are used particularly brazenly in the direction of human beings of diverse areas & religions. as quickly as we are on the receiving end, we denounce racism and rightfully so, yet, are not we responsible of a double commonplace while there is ensue racism in our very own united states of america? India has long been a melting pot of cultures, languages, ethnicities and that has been her proudest custom. How can we go beyond above petty racism to incorporate all humanity as one with ourselves?
2016-09-30 11:57:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the best way to teach children to be tolerant, is to be so yourself. Kids learn by example. If you're children are exposed to bigotry, then gently reassure them that not all people feel that way, and it's better to be tolerant of all religious and spiritual beliefs.
I do not follow any one religious belief, rather I am spiritual in nature.
2007-03-10 07:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by Black Rose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children learn three ways, example, example, and example.
My mother's friends were Jews and Arabs, Catholics, Protestants, Athiests and Chinese and Indian and politically from all camps. She invited the poor to dinner and fed alcoholics in our kitchen. She never turned anyone away and she refused to allow her children to belittle anyone.
She taught me that we are all equal and beautiful in the sight of God by seeing the beauty in everyone she met.
She treated EVERYONE with the same dignity and respect.
My question for you is, 'Do you want to talk about it or are you going to do it?'
2007-03-10 07:16:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Set a good example. Your children learn by watching you. Be the kind of person you want them to be.
2007-03-10 07:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by NRM 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First, Christians may say that mormons aren't Christian, but that's because they aren't ... if your definition of a Christian is one who believe in the triune God. Mormons believe in a multitude of gods, though they worship one. They also don't believe in the trinity in the sense that orthodox Christians do.
If your problem is with Christians saying that Mormons aren't Christian, then your problem is with the various definitions of the word "Christian". I might be able to call myself a democrat, but if I vote for and hold only views held by republicans, the word democrat becomes meaningless.
I'll agree with you that painting all LDS racist because of the views held by the church years ago is wrong. The church has modified its stance on people of color. The problem is that historically, the church held racist views. Has god change since then? Did god hold those views years ago?
If you wish honest discussion, you need to recognize your church, along with its failings. You might say that the LDS church is "no longer" racist, but it did hold such views not so long ago.
Anyway, honesty must come from both sides.
2007-03-10 07:03:15 · answer #8 · answered by Deirdre H 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
The harmony you suggest will only be available in Heaven. Praise the Lord Jesus Chrsit!
2007-03-10 06:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by gtahvfaith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Surely we teach by example? We live our lives and hopefully our children see it is good and learn by this? By 'Being Excellent to Each Other'?
Live long and prosper.
2007-03-10 07:29:56 · answer #10 · answered by Nobody 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋