I am agnostic. My 14 year old son told me yesterday that he didn't think there is a God. I said, 'OK, a lot of people agree with you.'
He knows I think there is a God. In my mind, he will find out what makes sense to him in his own time. I want him to at least learn about Buddhism before he makes any final decision.
2007-07-17 06:33:42 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Jesus Camp made me think of this. That is so digusting to brainwash your kids.
2007-07-17 06:34:32 · update #1
my 6 year old is Christian in her beliefs ... she believes in God and Jesus etc
my 10 year old is agnostic.... she says she doesn't know what to believe but feels something is there
my 16 year old is drawn to Wicca
none of these as you know are my beliefs
they are all wonderful individuals with a mind of their own
2007-07-17 06:40:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Agnostic too.
LOL 14 y/o son with the same beliefs.
The younger ones are too young to really grasp it one way or the other. Sometimes they go to church with some friends and we discuss things when they get home. We have also talked about other religions. They know my feelings and know I am ok with whatever they believe a long as they choose it and not let someone else choose it. That and I tell them to be tolerant towards others, they dont have to accept it yet accpet the fact that everyone has different beliefs and thats ok.
Being agnostic I often tell them there isnt a big hurry to decide.
2007-07-17 13:41:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm an Atheist and I try not to force any beliefs onto my children, not even my own. They are still too young, but I want them to make their own decision which comforts them (leading them to live a good life is more important for me). But I have to admit, i would have problems with some religions they might chose. I guess, everyone wants their kids to be like themselves and it is hard for any parents to accept, that they'll have their own views and opinions some day.
I think the most important thing is to open their minds to different ideas and points of view and give them confidence enough to decide for themselves. Nobody should be pressured into anything (is it sports, a job or religion).
2007-07-17 13:39:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No not all my children have the same beliefs...God said to train a child in the way they should go and they shall not depart from it...He never said they wouldn't test it or turn away from it for a time.
As parents we have a responsibility to our children to teach them about many things especially God and most likely they will return to him when all else fails..Or maybe not because we have free will to choose what we want, but I would hate to be held accountable for not teaching basic principals and about the existence of God and the gift of eternal life.....
My mother taught me about all different types of religions and practices and low and behold in my adult life I turned back to God! I don't believe in brainwashing but we all need to make educated decisions..There is wisdom in that!
2007-07-17 13:50:21 · answer #4 · answered by blahblah 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My teen aged daughters at present have not expressed any interest in any spiritual thought in conflict with what I believe in. However there is bound to be some variation in their spiritual behavior when they are more independent or confident enough to express their beliefs. As long as they do not develop any immoral values I don't think I will be shocked. Me and my wife are getting along fine despite our differences in spiritual approach in life, so I believe I can accommodate the different spiritual beliefs of my daughters too if they were to come up.
2007-07-17 14:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by smartobees 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have kids, but I was raised Christian and have since become Agnostic. I just starting thinking about the world around me, observing and taking into accounts the things I see every day and have come to my own conclusions.
My mother is Christian, as is my entire family. Some of my family merely tolerates my beliefs, some are openly disrespectful of them, but most are supportive and respectful. My mom and I have talked at length about what I believe and why, and she understands. It works for us.
2007-07-17 13:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would feel happy that they made up their own mind and didn't fall victim to me or society trying to force beliefs on them. It's hard to get away from the Jesus and God thing and look into any other way of thinking because American society pumps you full of the idea that it's evil to do it. Good for him!! ;)
2007-07-17 13:38:33 · answer #7 · answered by phrenitus 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Right now my kids are still babies. But, I do take them to church with me every Sunday. If they grow up and decide that a different religion or faith is better suited to them, that's ok. Honestly, I will be a little disappointed if they are not Christian, but ultimately it is there decision and it won't effect my relationship with them.
2007-07-17 13:40:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
If I had any children, I would teach them the best that I could but leave the ultimate decision up to them. If God refuses to force them to believe in Him, what chance would I have in doing so?
2007-07-17 14:54:16 · answer #9 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i'm an eclectic witch. my 15yr old son is wiccan, my 12 yr old daughter is a witch, my 9 yr old daughter is atheist sort of. they're free to choice whatever they like with my support
edit: my kids have gone to different churches, bible camp (not the jesus camp type lol) attended a bar mitzvah, my step dad's family is mormon who we're close to. my hubby is atheist, his family is catholic. i believe that knowledge is power (not the "let's take over the world power" but personal power)
2007-07-17 13:39:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋