2007-04-23 03:16:05 · 17 answers · asked by Reported for insulting my belief 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am an atheist and the father of my soon to be child is a christian. I am choosing not to push any beliefs on my child. My problem is on another question some one wrote homosexual is wrong because the childern grow up in a godless family. I wanted to get an idea.
I worded it wrong it should be a godless home.
2007-04-23 03:25:23 · update #1
No it wouldn't be wrong.
2007-04-23 03:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by Maverick 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I raise my son in a non christian home. He is well mannered, non racist, respectful and generally a nice young man, who I know acts in a manner that I consider appropriate. It is not the religion, it is the way you bring him up. Religion has a lot to answer for in many ways and I didn't feel I should bring him up believing in a god/gods that I cannot prove exist. What I have taught him is to be open to learn everything, and make his own choices based on the information. I have informed him of any religions he has asked about, and he makes his own choice. Clearly he is influenced somewhat by me, but he still makes his own choices. I don't always agree with him, but he can defend his choices, and I admire that he will stand up for what he believes is right - even that others have the right to believe something else. He is well liked by his many friends of many different races and cultures, and he is respected by them, and respects their choices. I do not believe that the lack of christianity is a problem. The lack of education would be.
2007-04-23 10:34:13 · answer #2 · answered by Alison D 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Of course not. It is better to raise a child who will grow into an adult that can think freely and make good decisions.
If your child grows into an adult that accepts Christianity they will more likely be better Christians for it, because they CHOOSE to accept the teachings and beliefs as right rather than be taught that the teachings/beliefs ARE right.
Religion is better accepted than taught.
2007-04-23 10:20:43 · answer #3 · answered by BOB 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not wrong. It's best if the child is raised in an atheist home. That way, the child is more likely to learn reason and logic, and not be indoctrinated into religious superstition.
2007-04-23 10:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by nondescript 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
First, make a list of ALL religions. Where does Christianity fall on your life? Top or bottom? Now recognize that God does not belong to any ONE religion and there is NO one size fits all in religion.
2007-04-23 10:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by jmmevolve 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Over two thirds of the world does and I'm sure half of those that say they are christian homes are pretenders.
2007-04-23 10:21:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
As a Chritian, I would say yes. To not give your child the peace of mind that can only come from knowing that God is watching, protecting, helping him or her...that is abusive imo. I have known God all my life and when I went through years of abuse, it was my belief in God that got me through it. Completely and I mean totally God.
So yes, I think it's wrong.
To what degree you invite God into your home is up to you. My friend goes to church all day on Sundays, has mission workers in her home weekly, and won't do much of anything on Sunday. I talk about God all the time and we pray together, but we don't do as much as my friend. We don't even go to church. But God is as much a part of our lives as many Sunday Christians.
It's up to you. Just beware, if you have given up on God, then keep your child from it as punishment to God, both you and your child could end up paying a very, very high price for that.
No God, no peace
Know God, Know peace.
2007-04-23 10:23:33 · answer #7 · answered by WriterMom 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
As long as you aren't mistreating or neglecting your child, you can raise them in any kind of home you wish-including a non-Christian home.
2007-04-23 10:20:01 · answer #8 · answered by Julia Sugarbaker 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
most of the world raises their children in non-christian homes.
2007-04-23 10:19:56 · answer #9 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Don't burden a child with religion. They will have ample time to decide such things for themselves later.
2007-04-23 10:20:59 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
It wouldn't. Religion is about personal choice: if they want to be a Christian then they will.
2007-04-23 10:19:30 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋