I am not sure how I am going to handle their questions and if/how I should teach them about faith, Jesus, God, heaven, etc. I supposed I could say "some people believe ..." tell them about Christianity, and let them form their own opinions as they grow. Will that work? Or will it just be confusing for them?
Should I let my mom or a close friend teach them? Any advice? Thanks!
2007-05-14 13:04:52 · 25 answers · asked by mistaken4sane 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
As a parent i teach my children about every faith and about people having no faith at all. Then with all the information they can be well rounded educated children who are free to ask and question anything they like. They are still going to form there own opinions as they grow they are just going to have the knowledge to question it, debate it, ponder it. Not teaching your children about anything in life is a far greater risk. A well informed child is a smart child. Just because you teach about faith and religion does not mean your child will not form there own opinions quite to the contrary i believe.
2007-05-14 13:17:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you no longer believe in God why are you worried about your children in helping them know about God? Why not be honest with them and if they do not want to agree with you, just allow them to seek the knowledge on their own but maybe trying to tell them why you have changed faith may also help them make a choice. Just do not ask them to be like you unless they wanted also. Respect their rights and ask them to respect yours.
In the meantime, make sure that your reasons are the right reasons for the choice you made not because fate did not come out to be what you expected or wanted. It is really you who can create your own destiny with or without God in your mind.
2007-05-14 13:19:18 · answer #2 · answered by Rallie Florencio C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sense that you have endured certain adversities that caused you to lose your faith. Though it is ultimately your choice to raise your children with or without spirituality, I would say it would be nice to give them exposure to spirituality and see if they are inclined towards it, but don't force them either for or against it. Perhaps in the process, you will experience a revelation and regain the faith you have lost. My view is that spirituality is an important grounding tool for children. When it is not zealously imposed on them and they, on their own take a natural liking to the idea of faith, it can be a lifelong source of solace and fulfillment. As a mother or soon to be mother, it would be important for you not to prevent your children from experiencing the gifts of life. That is, do not let what is lacking in your life be lacking in theirs too. I wish you the best with your children and with your faith.
2007-05-14 13:17:54 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am sorry that you have lost your faith in God. Why? Things happens for a reason be it good or bad.
Beliving in God is not enough to solve your problems. Understanding how to live by God's teachings will.
Don't ever give up your faith towards God. He is the creator of all living beings, that's including you, my dear
2007-05-14 23:13:52 · answer #4 · answered by Bront L 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Show them the FACTS... introduce the religions, instruct them to read about religions... and let them decide. But be clear with them that God, or whatever is the name for this universal force, exist inside us, with or without religion. Religion must not be a way of living, but a lot of diferent philosophies that try to explain the God.
2007-05-14 13:09:39 · answer #5 · answered by angel_of_morning_4_eternity 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am just courious as to what could have happened to cause one to no longer believe in God.Since you have asked for advice, the Bible does teach that not telling them about God, that their blood will be on your hands. Would you want to take the risk of being wrong and denying your babies of the only hope for salvation that there is! I am going to pray for you and your babies, and ask God to bring you back into his life, and to watch over you and your babies.They are going to need him! God will watch over them and protect them, you can't be there all the time, But I know one who can, And he will...............
2007-05-14 13:33:47 · answer #6 · answered by sparkplug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let them make their own decisions. Teach them about all the religions and let them be educated. They will form their own opinions. But I would be open to what they choose.
2007-05-14 13:08:57 · answer #7 · answered by Erin C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What did you tell the 'child' in you?
Maybe you should take time to look around for your lost faith. You may be in a completely different place and space once your 'children' are born.
2007-05-14 13:21:56 · answer #8 · answered by Tommy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if they ask, say "some people believe" but i think while youre at it you should tell them that "some people believe" in other religions, and give them a broader scope than just telling them about christianity which you dont even believe in yourself.
you'd think it would be confusing, but thats what my parents did and it was sweet.
i really think getting someone to teach your children about something even you dont believe in is a bad idea. for a little kid, mum is everything, and if she thinks something, then thats whats right, thats why i think youre safest telling them about all religions. then theyll know more and hopefully not fall for propagandas against certain religions.
youll be killing 2 birds with 1 stone.
2007-05-14 13:16:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
your children will take examples from you and how you live...they can be taught all that you want and whatever you want but if they see something different from you yes this will greatly confuse them and lead to more Q from them...maybe by the time you have your children and are ready to teach them you will have found your self again...maybe until then it won't hurt you if you do some soul searching until then and good luck
2007-05-14 13:14:53 · answer #10 · answered by baba where art thou 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋