2007-04-29 08:40:39 · 18 answers · asked by jupiter_11505 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
It should be a mutual decision.
2007-04-29 08:42:53 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
1) it should be decided before the marriage takes place. This can be one of the big arguements in a relationship. Hopefully, both are of similar religion (hardly necessary -but if both are VERY religious, and differ - another problem point for the future) and can decide easily enough (more on #4)
2) some believe it is the father, as he is the "head of the household" as many religions view it.
3) My real experience shows that the father tends to be more likely to be the appathetic one. So the mother is the one that takes the child(ren) to church.
4) If it can't be worked out between the parents, then BIG PROBLEM for the future. While some couples I know take their children to BOTH churches, that is a lot of time invested. It if works and the family doesn't mind, GREAT, but I'm not sure I could do that. Heck, if I believed mine was right and my wife's was wrong, then why would I LET her take my child to a 'wrong' religion? See the problem?
So.. answer... it varies.
2007-04-29 15:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by Ray M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In both Jewish and Islamic traditions, the child takes the religion of the mother.
One could argue that the decision is thus on the father, who should choose a wife of the appropriate religion, which would be correct in certain areas. Some groups frown upon cross faith marriages.
In the US and certain other countries, the parents come to an agreement over which relgion(s) to bring the children up in. Some folks bring them up in both the parents' religions, and let them choose later.
In many places, there is only one available religion, and that is more or less mandatory. In those areas, there is no real choice.
2007-04-29 17:53:04 · answer #3 · answered by drslowpoke 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Honestly I belive that it should be a mutual decision...if you can't agree although....try exposing the child to both religions. Such as alternate....try one this month then the other next month and make an informed decision on which one suits you the best. and when I say you I do mean the entire family. Or give the child the chance to make the decision. Or even better if you are both of the Christian faith...try out a non-denominational church. Religion is all about where you feel the most comfortable, where the people accept you. Good luck with this decision and God Bless!
2007-04-29 15:46:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That would depend on the country, it's culture and the religion of
the child's parents.
2007-04-29 15:48:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Scripturally, the father is supposed to be the spiritual head of household. But in practice, it seems that the hand that rocks the cradle has the greater say.
2007-04-29 15:51:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
That answer has to be decided between the parents!
2007-04-29 15:43:39 · answer #7 · answered by Gerry 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Well, my dad was spiritual and my mum was an atheist. I naturally followed after my mum because it seemed to make more sense. Neither of them forced their opinions on me and let me choose my own path.
2007-04-29 15:51:58 · answer #8 · answered by Bipolar Bear 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whichever one the child is closest to.
2007-04-29 15:43:07 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'd guess the mother. She is the keeper of the flame, so to speak, in many religions, and the one who nags everyone to go to church/synagogue. I am not certain about Moslems and others.
2007-04-29 15:44:08 · answer #10 · answered by merrybodner 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
If anyone decided your religion for you, you need to step back and re-evaluate your life.
2007-04-29 15:45:24 · answer #11 · answered by lordwashu13 3 · 5⤊ 2⤋