Are Atheists and Agnostics discriminated against in child custody cases?

Answer 1

I have never heard of a child custody case where the religion, or lack thereof, of either party was mentioned.

Answer 2

No. The Court considers the "best interests" of the child in a custody/visitation hearing. That involves consideration of the child's physical, emotional and mental well-being. But the Court cannot discriminate against a parent on the basis of religion (which includes the freedom not to believe).

Answer 3

There is no one answer. Just like all people in varying situations. Atheists and Agnostics are discriminated against in many situations. In child custody cases, I imagine that depends on the honor, impartiality and integrity of the judge.

Answer 4

In any country governed by a democracy, tolerance of religion (or lack of religion) is a right. To base a custody case on religion is discrimination of one's civil rights.

Answer 5

im sure they are, but its to be expected honestly im not atheist and I dont want my kids to be because i do believe in what i believe and unfortunately we live in a judgemental world. I dont hate Atheists but some ppl do so perhaps ppl who own adoption agencies or foster cares dont allow it. In my opinion as long as the athiests are descent and will raise the child right, give the child an option of what they want to believe and be fine by the child the hey i dont see why not. atheist doesnt mean you're evil and untrustworthy or irrational theres some "believers" who are totally corrupt in the mind and straight up crazy and unfit as a parent or person lol....you're still capable of raising a child and being content, atheists arent animals so i dont see why they couldnt raise a child, just aslong as they dont try to push their views on the kids and let them decide what they want to believe then hey.

Answer 6

i'm not precisely specific I understand your question, yet i will attempt. As and atheist, i will inform you that on each and every occasion everyone tries to rigidity their ideals on me (or regulations/rules in keeping with their ideals), it purely makes my a lot greater vocal and outspoken approximately my ideals. with the help of extension, if Christians attempt too stressful to maintain Atheists down, they're going to easily lead them to enhanced. I additionally think of that exhibiting discrimination or intolerance in any variety to any group will boost the possibility of turning human beings off or far flung from their faith. i think of if human beings see a perception device as being against elementary concepts like kindness to others, they're a lot greater in all probability to stand up to it or shun all of it collectively. EDIT: As a primary rule, I even have faith any judgements/regulations made without dissenting evaluations are many times a lot weaker than those that come from careful attention making an allowance for various factors of view.

Answer 7

I would hope not, since most fundamentally religious people indoctrinate their children at a very young age, thus thwarting their ability to reason and think critically.

They also do this because they know the younger they start, the harder it will be for their children to break away from later in life once they are old enough to think for themselves and truly understand the hypocricies, lack of common sense etc that fuel religious belief.

key component of the religious efforts of indoctrination is to prey upon people fears and insecurties about death to persuade them to close their mind and believe without question.

9ers rule!

Answer 8

Only if their life styles are deemed unhealthy or not in the best interest of the child...(I don't think that you will find many judges that will rule in their favor if the other parent/ petitioner has religious beliefs).

Answer 9

as far as I know ... the court system doesn't recognize Jesus as real ... or relevent for that matter

I suppose there may be a few judges out there with personal beliefs, but one would hope that they keep those personal beliefs out of the court

Answer 10

No, religion has nothing to do with whether you can care for your child or not.