Honestly, it is so annoying. I don't like when people here bring up religion. Just because my beliefs are different doesn't make me a bad parent...
2007-07-23 04:46:27 · 14 answers · asked by Willow 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
Gee Michelle..angry much?
God has nothing to do with parenting.sorry
2007-07-23 04:57:00 · update #1
No Pilgrim it doesn't
It makes people like you look ignorant and close minded
2007-07-23 04:58:06 · update #2
nazi-I don't need your prayers
tell me then what does it have to do with?
2007-07-23 05:28:12 · update #3
I agree with you. It really bugs me when i ask a question looking for advice and I get told to ask god to help me. I personally don't believe in god so why should I ask something I don't believe in to help me. I'd feel almost as silly as asking the tooth fairy for help. Religion is something that most people take very seriously and try to prove their beliefs are the only right ones, because each religion teaches that if you don't believe in that specific religion you're doomed. A lot of people fell that if you don't raise your kids with organized religion they will be bad people and go to hell. My own mother once told me that if I didn't get my children baptized they'd go straight to hell if they died.
Sorry got a little off topic there, but basically it boils down to everybody thinks they're right and they must change everyone else.
2007-07-23 06:23:35 · answer #1 · answered by Lostlove 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I am a Christian and I am a parent. My faith is part of who I am. The choices I make and the opinions I have are intricately tied to my relationship with God and Jesus. If a particular question that I answer has some relevance to my faith then I may mention this if it seems appropriate. However, I have never been accused of forcing my beliefs on anyone and I am very conscientious about the fact that while my beliefs are right for me, they are not for everyone. I think few people are truly "bad" parents and it is more accurate to say that some people "parent differently" rather than some people "parent badly". Yahoo! Answers is the type of forum where you have to be prepared to get all types of answers. It is mostly for fun and getting accurate, trustworthy answers is pretty hit and miss. The good thing is you can easily ignore answers that don't work for you and move on to the ones that are helpful. If it gets to the point where you just can't tolerate someone on here, you can block them.
2007-07-23 05:39:33 · answer #2 · answered by sevenofus 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well not being religious myself, and never having forced my non-religious beliefs on anyone, I can't know for sure BUT what I assume is that when someone finds something that brings a lot of meaning and significance to their life, they feel compelled to share it with everyone else. When you come across something that answers all your questions about where we came from, what's our purpose in life, is there a world beyond this, you naturally would think it is wonderful, and that everyone deserves to enjoy it as well.
EDIT: Gee, what part of my answer deserved a thumbs down? The part where I said I'm not religious, or the part where I said people might wanna share something that makes them feel happy? Wow, pretty harsh.
2007-07-23 05:15:15 · answer #3 · answered by KooriGirl 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Hiya hun, when people have strong opnions, they do try to offload them onto other people, as they want them to share theyre beliefs too, whether its right or wrong... we all know about those mad sects - doesnt say its right to follow one tho does it lol !
No it certainly doesnt make you a bad parent or person cos you belive in something others dont, and we would live in a very weird world if we all though the same.
People should be allowed to think freely and not have to follow a regime.
Dont think your a bad parent tho !!!
All the best hunni.
xxx
2007-07-23 04:58:57 · answer #4 · answered by Joy S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a good friend, I asked her that once... and she told me that she's always been taught to spread the word of God, that it was her responsibility to teach others about God and basically persuade them to be Christians also.
She didn't like my response, but that's another topic. My point is, some people are taught to bring up religion at every opportunity, because it brings more people to God. And of course, as mentioned above, some simply have such strong opinions they need to share them (whether they were asked for or not).
2007-07-23 05:06:34 · answer #5 · answered by ~Biz~ 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
God should be the center of your family, therefore God has everything to do with parenting issues!! How you discipline, how you speak to your children, how you teach your children to deal with anger...all this can be found in the Bible as well as general parenting advice on the internet. When someone asks for advice and another responds and takes into account their religious beliefs, it's not forcing anything on the other person. You can take their advice, or move on. Honestly, christians are counceled to seek advice from other christians:
"The godly man is a good counselor because he is just and fair and knows right from wrong"(Psalm 37:30-31). Counsel to avoid would be counsel of the wicked "How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel fo the wicked" (Psalm 1:1). Fortune tellers, mediums and spirtiualists: "Do not turn to mediums or seek out spiritists, for you will be defiled by them. I ad the Lord your God" (Leviticus 19:31) See Saul's story when he seeked counsel from the medium: 1 Chronicles 10:13-14. And we should avoid biased counsel. But biased is not pertaining to other religions or conflicts such as that but asking yourself questions like "What stake does this person have in the outcome of my decision? Does he or she stand to gain or lose from this decision?" If you conclude that the advisor is profiting on your behalf, then be cautious about his/her advice.
I hope this helps you. God Bless
2007-07-23 07:53:50 · answer #6 · answered by huskergo 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I have no idea what your beliefs are, it doesn't mean you're a bad parent,if you disagree with others. There's only one God. He may have many names, but He's only ONE. Living in America, we have the right to freedom of worship and beliefs. We also have the right of freedom of speech.We all have to respect each others rights. Have a blessed day.
2007-07-23 05:04:01 · answer #7 · answered by huggie_mom 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well my husband and I are Muslims and so will our future children. To us God is the main reason we are living and God is the central focus in our lives and will be in our families. We will raise our kids according to Islam and how God wants us to do so. Some religions like Christianity say that they are to spread the Gospel or news about God to everyone else and so they take that literally and do that because God tells them to do so. If you don't like religious answers then you can always skip those answers. But to many religious people they feel that if they don't spread the word about their religion then they are disobeying GOD.
2007-07-23 09:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I personally don't understand what religious beliefs have to do with parenting. If somebody asks for advice about a parenting issue, offer them parenting advice. If it's not about religion, why bring it up?! Just tell them that you don't see any religion, or lack of it, being an issue for you, and it's totally irrelevent to your question. Some people just can't resist I guess.
2007-07-23 04:56:31 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥Mum to Superkids Baby on board♥♥ 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋
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2016-09-30 12:31:56 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋