And would you care?
2007-07-19 19:53:25 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Sure, I wouldn't mind. They can become whatever religion they want--it's not a parent's choice what their kids believe in, or even at what age. We can guide them, teach them not to be racist and cruel, and hope they turn out good.
As long as they don't preach to me, that's fine.
2007-07-19 19:58:34 · answer #1 · answered by mathaowny 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I disagree with Mr. "hello". People are born unaware of God or Atheism, just like all creatures. But it is true that society tries to shape people's beliefs to comply with their own. But to answer the question I think I would probably care at least a little, but I can't really make them believe something else (nor would I want to). It would just be rude. But I don't even plan on having kids.
2007-07-20 03:01:32 · answer #2 · answered by Ginger Kid 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I would certainly question the motive. At that age, many decisions are based on what is happening within a teen's social circle. He or she may partake in activities simply because friends or acquaintances are as well.
Also, I do not think that a 15 year-old could grasp the true concept of religion...That is, beyond the social aspect.
2007-07-20 02:59:42 · answer #3 · answered by Shelley 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
My children are too well educated on all the possibilities to settle for christianity.
I've made sure to let them find their own path by letting them see all of the ideas out there and to explore their own ideas without interference.
I often ask them what they think about a subject before I ever tell them my opinion.
They have really wowed me with their depth and thoughtfulness. I don't think I would have seen that if I had limited their options to one idea.
2007-07-20 03:01:00 · answer #4 · answered by hypno_toad1 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
First of all, I wouldn't have any choice in what my child chooses to believe. Weather or not they attend church is another story. It would have to depend on the church on weather or not I would allow them to go. I would want to talk to members of that congregation as well as those who left to find out why they are there or why they left. If I felt comfortable with what I found out, I would let them attend. I would let them get baptized as long as they promised to put their family first, not God. If my child felt that that was a promise they could not make, then they would have to wait until they moved out to get baptized in which I would still support them because unlike the Christian God, I would welcome my children back no matter what they believe.
Liesel.
2007-07-20 02:59:37 · answer #5 · answered by Liesel 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I rest my case.
How many PC, 100% tolerant, atheists said they would never allow or would appose their children becoming christians?
Acts 2:21
2007-07-20 03:20:19 · answer #6 · answered by robert p 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I doubt they would without being indoctrinated into Christianity as children. However, if they somehow became Christian, although I wouldn't support them, I wouldn't stop them either. Everyone is entitled to their own beliefs.
2007-07-20 02:58:56 · answer #7 · answered by Ethan 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I'm not an atheist, and I'm only 15, but I'd just like to say one thing: the only reason anyone would become a Christian is because they were certain of the truth of who Jesus is and what He did. Once they've made that commitment, there is no going back. I don't mean to sound disrespectful, but really, there is no way you can keep anyone from God once they've decided to follow Him with all their heart. A choice of this magnitude is not just a phase, and it cannot be broken. Rather than try to steer your child away from that choice, talk to them about it and see why they went the way they did. Who knows - maybe they'll have some valid truths to tell you.
God bless you all!
2007-07-20 03:02:06 · answer #8 · answered by Rach 3 · 3⤊ 5⤋
"Hello" does not have his facts straight people are born with no distinct image of god. They form one based on their experiences, from the parents or from the enviroment.
As for my children let them have whatever religion they want. Im not implanting my beliefs on my children, Im not Catholic
2007-07-20 03:05:02 · answer #9 · answered by Yuff 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Probably not at 15, but I would make sure they knew the FACTS about it (God's repeated Biblical commands to kill people, etc.), NOT church propaganda pushed by brainwashed fundies. At age 18, they could join whatever religion they wished.
2007-07-20 02:57:08 · answer #10 · answered by gelfling 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋