What would you do to try to get them to believe?.... preach to them?.... ram the bible down their throats?... or leave them alone hoping that one day they will find it in their heart to accept Jesus as their lord and savior?
If not any of the above please state what you would do!!
this question is not intended to offend anyone.... sorry if it has...
2007-03-29 08:27:31 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
If my daughter was a non believer, I'd use guilt. I'm sorry, I know it's wrong but I'd want her so badly to believe
2007-03-29 08:42:56 · answer #1 · answered by gitsliveon24 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, all children are born as unbelievers. They must make a choice when they get older whether or not they believe in Jesus. No, I would not "ram the Bible down their throats", but I wouldn't "leave them alone" as you put it. I would -and did- begin teaching them about Jesus while they were little, and I would -and did- live by my beliefs. They still had the choice to accept or reject those teachings. I am thankful that they are still believer's. But they don't believe because I made them. That really isn't possible anyway. You can't make someone believe.
2007-03-29 15:41:37 · answer #2 · answered by beano™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This question does not offend. But some of the answers you have given to other questions have.
You have to realize that all Christians are not like the ones that you see on these sites. There are some good, decent Christians out here who do love others -- no matter what religion, sexual preference or (whatever) they believe in.
Too many stereotypes exist in this world today. Some are forced on others through ignorance. Some are earned because of the ignorance that they display. For the latter, the only thing that I can say is, "I'm sorry." But Christianity is not about forcing anything on anyone. And that includes our children.
The only thing that I can do is pray. And don't misunderstand me when I say this. It is not done out of pity or hate. I only pray for others out of love.
2007-03-30 00:40:04 · answer #3 · answered by brevboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All that Christian parents can do is to teach their child about the Lord. All while they are growing up parents pray for their children daily. They will grow up and choose their own way.
As a young adult, my mom would ask me when was I going to find a church. I would always say, I'm not giving Reverend BubBub my money. She would always very kindly say, tithe to be obedient don't worry about what the church does with your money. Next time I talked to her, she'd ask again.. Gina, when are you going to find a church.. And I said I'm not going to Reverend Ice-T's church. Half the choir members are ho's and can't NONE of them SO-CALLED holy people tell me nothing... She'd kindly say, let God judge the people and if you don't like that church then find somewhere else to go and keep looking until you find somewhere you fit in..
My mom never raised her voice or got angry, she accepted me. Right before my 29th birthday I accepted the Lord into my life and was baptized last May. I'm 30 now!!
That's my story boo. Parents PUSH. Pray Until Something Happens.
2007-03-29 15:46:35 · answer #4 · answered by sister_gina 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think belief is the main word, you cannot force someone to believe something and every religion is based on faith.
I am a catholic and I am happy with my beliefs but I do not follow the catholic way as in church, but there again I do not feel any less of a catholic because of that.
Everyone finds their own path and if you try and make someone believe something they will no doubt rebel against it.
I have often thought that no matter what religion you believe in, no matter what your faith is, so long as you treat people right, aren't a bad person and try to live your life in the kindest way possible then you already have a higher being within your heart.
2007-03-29 15:34:55 · answer #5 · answered by Kerrybobs 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Looking at this question for a wider perspective...
The truth of the matter is that Christian parents (of teens) always go through that. Mainly because we are trying to keep them from falling in line with the "ways of the world". We, as Christians, know that Satan is controlling things down here because MAN has decided to give him that power. He has gotten kids to have sex at 10-years of age, live off of their emotions (resulting in greed, theft, and murder), and disrespect authority (parents, polices, teachers, even "big momma").
Satan has pimped MANKIND. And when Christian parents try to make sure their children are aware of the this fact, it is looked upon as "shoving the bible down their throats." This term comes from the same ignorant soul that considered they were too good to read a simple history book to learn of the origins of civilization.
Don't be offended but despite any parent's methods, the choice will always be left to the kid. They will be the ones living with the results. As for me. I give them as much as they can handle so they can't say "I didn't know" in the end.
What will you say in the end?
2007-03-29 17:02:09 · answer #6 · answered by se-ke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What good is faith if it is inherited instead of learned?
I would allow my child to practice any relgion he/she felt was the way for them, as long as it held to some moral standards. Ideally, all people should be able to examine the many faiths and find one (or create, if necessary) the one that is right for them, instead of being shipped of to church when they turn 3. If your child is wise enough to search for the truth themself, then perhaps they are a cut above the rest.
2007-03-29 16:59:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As parents we are to be their example by living the ways of our Father and our Creator. We are to teach them while they are with us, but it is up to them to continue their walk with our Father even after they are over 18.
Parents should not ram scripture down their throats. God is the One who will change them, not us. We can only lead by example. We just continue to pray for them each day as we are to pray without ceasing. And we are to love our children even when they are teens or adults, we are to love them unconditionally.
2007-03-29 15:35:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is kind of a backwards answer to your question but I'll tell you anyways....I am a non-believer and so is my husband. We have elected not to teach our son about religion until we feel he is old enough to understand it. At around 10 or so we plan on teaching him about all the major religions and letting him choose on his own which one he wants to follow if he chooses one at all. If he winds up being a christian I will accept it without criticism.
2007-03-29 15:34:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am teaching my 3 children my beliefs and right now they accept Christianity. As far as when they get older, I can only hope and pray that they stay on the right path. I will always love them no matter which path they chose.
2007-03-29 15:31:18 · answer #10 · answered by happyfacemommy 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well my Dad is big into the Christian religion and he did try to preach at me when I turned to Satanism. However he quickly discovered I know his bible better then he does and he quickly SHUT UP!
Now he will not even attempt to talk to me about God or Jesus because he knows I'll show him how little he knows his own bible / God!
Knowledge is power!
2007-03-29 15:38:31 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋