I was brought up catholic (not a super religious family, but still took part in the rituals)... however- after returning to the church for my teenage years I decided that it wasn't for me and I'm not really sure of what I believe in... I do think that there is a god, I'm just not sure abt the details for now. Well, my husband was brought up in a baptist family- actually his dad is a baptist pastor.
I want my daughter to go to church b/c I think that it is an important thing for her to experience and to learn good values.
Well my dilema is I don't agree w/ the baptist church on a lot of things so baptist church is out for our daughter to go to, but we don't want her going to catholic church either. I need to find a happy medium, any suggestions
2007-08-02 14:58:32 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Let HER make the choice on where she goes.
2007-08-02 15:01:17 · answer #1 · answered by Catherine 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
1. See a family lawyer. 2. Your state probably has specific guidelines for the contact that must be made with the bio-father to terminate his parental rights. A certified letter will go out to his known address(es) and an ad in the newspaper thought to be local to him, in the legal notices section. Your daughter's identity will be protected. The ad will say something like, "To John Jones and any other putative father of S. Smith, daughter of Rebecca A. Smith, born January 1, 2007 at Fairview Hospital. A petition is now on file for termination of parental rights..." 3. He has a certain amount of time to answer. If he does not answer, the petition can go forward without his consent. Or, perhaps he will willingly sign over his rights. 4. If you know how to get in touch with him, the decent thing to do is to contact him directly first, explain your husband wants to adopt your daughter, and ask if he will sign the papers to make this possible.Tell him it will wipe out his child support obligation, and it's not like he couldn't still visit if he wished to do so -- just give you a call if he's going to be around.
2016-05-21 04:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I see a problem.
If you are unsure of your own spiritual direction, how could you possibly see yourself as fit to influence your child's spiritual direction?
As a Catholic, I must say you need to allow her to attend the Catholic Church if your daughter chooses the Catholic Church.
Your husband seems firmly planted within the Baptist Church. How does he feel about your refusal to let your daughter attend Baptist services with him?
In the interest of worshiping God, you need to consider - for everyone involved - not so much the way you want to worship God but the way God wants you to worship God.
I could so easily tell you it's the Catholic Church. However, until you have discovered this Truth for yourself - through spiritual discernment, that little tidbit of advice is, for now, pretty much useless.
Which ever direction your discernment takes you, best of luck.
2007-08-03 04:34:59 · answer #3 · answered by Daver 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just because someone goes to church doesn't necessarily mean that they will have good values. If you don't agree with the church, you should let your daughter decide when she is older what she wants to do. I personally think religion is ridiculous. To me religion is just man's way of dividing Christianity to suit their needs. The preachings and the moral lessons are what is important, not the rituals. I'm betting that you and your husband could teach her these things better than any preacher.
2007-08-02 15:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by wizzbottle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you don't want her to receive the fullness of truth in the one Church God provided for her, the Catholic Church, then you are in the typical position of Protestants, where you decide what you want to hear, and go to a denomination that teaches what you want to hear. But remember, Jesus said it is the truth that sets us free - not just the fact of believing in something. And the only reason any Protestant church has any truth at all is that their historical origin is the Catholic Church.
2007-08-02 15:14:38 · answer #5 · answered by PaulCyp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If I were in this situation, I would have my daughter go to the baptist church, I would join in, then discuss what you agree with and dont agree with, and explain why. hopefully your husband can give his 2 cents w/o everyone getting into a heated debate. that seems to be the most difficult in all this. best of luck 2 u.
2007-08-02 15:04:34 · answer #6 · answered by karen s 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm a confirmed Episcopalian but now attending and also a member of a Nazarene church. It could be the happy medium you're looking for. Check one out in your area . I might be good for you too.
2007-08-02 15:10:48 · answer #7 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The bible teaches that the man is the head of the home. He will be the one to answer before God for decisions that are made in the home. I believe you should discuss but ultimately He is the decision maker.
2007-08-02 15:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by austin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Go to a chrurch that preaches the word of God and that is Christ centered. Alot of Baptist churches fall into this category. God bless.
2007-08-02 15:03:29 · answer #9 · answered by 4Christ 4 · 1⤊ 4⤋
Why don't you just wait until she is old enough to decide for herself. Since the two of you can't decide on a church.
You can still teach her morals & ethics without having to take her to church.
2007-08-02 15:05:21 · answer #10 · answered by Forgotten Junk 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Catholic churches are the most beautiful. The religion itself is the most true and sticks closely to what the Bible teaches..
2007-08-02 15:03:23 · answer #11 · answered by SDC 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋