To anyone and everyone is this discrimination?

Question

Is not allowing a Christian to care for your child based solely on the fact they are a Christian discrimination?

If it is not, please explain why.

Answer 1

Yes, sorry. Isn't any decision that is based solely on race, color, sex, or religion discrimination? I think so.

Answer 2

Dear meiseen97,

According to your question it is discrimination. You are saying that it is solely based on the fact that they are a Christian.

If everything else about the potential candidate suggests that they would be a good caretaker of your child- i think it's unfair to assume that just because that person is a Christian that they will "brainwash" or "push their beliefs" on your child- as others have suggested.

Obviously as a parent selecting the best person for the job is your responsibility and you may have your preferences and you have a right to have that preference.

i just don't see how being a Christian makes that person any less qualified to take care of your children. Seeing all the wonderful mothers at my church -- actually makes me a little bit more comfortable knowing a Christian would be taking care of my child.

i think you also have to clearly communicate your fears to a potential candidate and assess individually. If i was hiring a baby-sitter- being a Chrisitan wouldn't be a pre-requisite- but if the person was of another faith i'd make sure that they didn't teach their beliefs to my children (set up any weird idols, etc.). But obviously for a baby-sitter you're looking for someone who will love your children and make sure that they are safe. And i think that's more important that what religion they are ...

Hope that helps. Kindly,

Nickster

Answer 3

Of course it is discrimination. However most people read way to much into that term. What you describe is not illegal. Any parent who is going to hire someone to care for their child is going to interview applicants and pick the one they feel the most comfortable with. If they are not Christian and do not want their children indoctrinated by a Christian then they would certainly not hire a Christian.

Answer 4

I believe when your child is involved it is your responsibility to understand and agree with the values of the person caring for your child. If you are a christian you would not want someone who did not agree with you to teach your child as everyone knows that children are learning constantly. I do not think this is discrimination but active parenting.

Answer 5

I would say yes and no. It mostly depends on the individual. Are they the kind of christian that is ALWAYS trying to push their beliefs onto other people? I can surely understand someone not wanting their kids to be inundated with christian dogma, so it's not really discrimination so much as making a decision about how you would like your children to be raised. If, however, the said care-giver is not an overly zealous religious type, and respects the parent(s)' choice of religion (or lack of) for their children, and they still do not want the christian to watch their kids, then yes, it is discrimination.

Answer 6

Sure it's discrimination... but so is preferring red-heads over blonds... or preferring steaks over hamburgers. 'Discrimination' is merely the process of making a choice.

Having a christian care for your child opens the possibility of mental child abuse... having the care giver infect your child with the idea that the myths, superstitions, fairy-tales and fantastical delusions of an ignorant gaggle of Bronze Age fishermen and wandering, militant marauding goat-herders constitute vital 'truths' pertaining to fundamental issues of existence and reality.

I think that it is a crime that christians do that to their own children... there is absolutely no way that I would allow a christian do that to MY children.

That is the BEST kind of discrimination... making a decision to protec the well-being and mental health of one's child.

Answer 7

it's not discrimination. a parents' rights to raise their children according to their own beliefs supercede the christian's rights. anti-discrimination laws do not apply on a person-to-person basis. if it is daycare center or a school, there might be a case if there are a lot of employees, but the parents still have the right not to send their children to a place where religious ideas are taught that they do not agree with.

contrary to the complaints of a vocal minority, christians are not the vicitims of discrimination in any english-speaking country. it is not discrimination when a government enforces separation of church and state.

Answer 8

I am a Christian but I am also selective when choosing child care. I don't think it is discrimination when you are choosing someone to enter your home. If I choose to hire a daycare service, I don't see how it is different; I can choose any I want. If this is happening to you, ask in the legal section and see if they give a better response. If a daycare service is refusing you then I think that is different than in home care.

Answer 9

I don't think it matters. Discrimination is a term used by the world not the Word of God. You know whats best for your family, who cares if it is discrimination, its your child and your responsibility. You do what is right in the Lord's eyes not society.

Answer 10

No, a parent has a right to choose who cares about their kids.

I would let a Christian take care of my kid provided they didn't talk about their religion to my kid. But if I leave my child in the care of a Christian, I would get rid of the person fast if they started to teach my child their beliefs were the only right ones. I don't want my children brainwashed, I'd rather they learn about all religions objectively so they can choose on their own.

Answer 11

That would depends.

On the surface, it would be discrimination. However, as a parent would want the best for their child, they would not want someone which they think could harm or indoctrinate their child be caring for their child.

Therefore, in essence, it would not be discrimination.