My partner does not belong to any religion. He does not go to church, he says he believes basicaslly the same things I do though. To those saying I should let my daughter decide, should I let her decide when to change her nappy or have a bath or what to eat for dinner??? We are not going to push our beliefs on her, but don't all parents push their beliefs, likes/dislikes and various other things on their children.
2007-10-02 19:28:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You are so right. Your baby can decide what religion she wants later on.
2007-10-02 19:40:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I did not see the previous question, but...
Parents have a responsibility to teach their children to be righteous, kind, generous, thoughtful, curious, knowledgable, etc. Most often, a devout and humble belief in a particular religious thought and practice supports those efforts.
Don't let others bully you into not doing what is right by your child. Moral values and following God's will can make your children stronger. They won't get that if you wait til they are older; by then they won't have any interest.
2007-10-02 19:44:33 · answer #2 · answered by English teacher 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
List your partner's religion as "searching" or "N/A".
But if he believes the same things you do, he should take a class at your church to learn more about your faith so that he can become a full-fledged member, if it's everything he believe in.
And you're right -- a parent's responsibility is to teach her/his kids what is true. You believe in this religion, so you should teach it to your kids.
2007-10-03 04:43:45 · answer #3 · answered by sparki777 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you believe something to be true (such as your catholic faith) then it is natural that you will share that truth with your daughter. you will bring her up to speak the same language as you and your partner do, you will raise her to assume that the country you both live in is one of the world's good places, you will send her to school in the hope that she will learn the same 'truths' about the world as other people you know - there is nothing imperious (or even special) about the fact that you share your own religion with her also.
most of the people who will object to your sharing your religion with your daughter are not really interested in her making her own choices. they only want to be able to impose their choices on her when she gets old enough. there is no reason why you should bow to the pressure of religious bigots like michelle.
your daughter will be able to decide for herself when she is old enough. roman catholicism is one of the most open religions: catholics know exactly what they believe and are proud to admit it. you shouldn't worry about passing your faith on to her - it is easy enough to lose if she later come to consider it baggage.
and if she later decide it is cherishable she will bless you for having given her something so precious so young.
2007-10-02 19:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by synopsis 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get your daughter baptized ASAP.
There's absolutely no downside to it, but lots and lots of major spiritual advantages for the entire family.
2007-10-02 20:14:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO! just plain ol' no. I didn't, yet some of them did come to Christ by their own choice.
2007-10-02 19:37:56 · answer #6 · answered by hamoh10 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Then write N/A (not applicable)
2007-10-02 19:37:11 · answer #7 · answered by St Lusakan 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋