i hate to say it but it seems that schools throughout my country somehow insist to push a child to choose religion at such an early age... i'd personally choose god alone over religion...
any helping comments?
2007-10-25 15:09:04 · 13 answers · asked by eppel_eve 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I introduced the concept of God as "The Great Spirit" which does not imply gender. We would pray to The Great Spirit, etc. When he got older, I read him stories about different cultures and religions to see how those people viewed/envisioned The Great Spirit--as "Gods" and as "Goddesses." He eventually grew up to understand that The Great Spirit is the embodiment of the God and Goddess. I was fortunate to provide him with the experience of the Sweat Lodge and a Wiccan Circle. Believe it or not, but he attended a Catholic High School--not for the religion--but for the high academic standards of the school. As a requirement, 4 years (credits) in religion were required. I advised him to approach the courses as one would approach any "humanities" course in religious studies. The school had specific courses that all 9th, 10th and 11th graders had to take. As a senior he could choose from a variety of "religion" electives. He chose "World Religions" and "Social Justice". The point is that he has grown into a compassionate person who believes in a Higher Power whatever he choses to call Him/Her. He is now 22 and resonates with Buddhism. He has heard His Holiness the Dalai Lama speak on several occassions.
My advice: teach your child with your heart. . . and expose him to your beliefs. The rest will take care of itself.
Blessed Be.
2007-10-25 15:29:09 · answer #1 · answered by lightningelemental 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I am an omni theist. I believe that all religions have the same root and ultimately "worship" the same divine source.
My husband is protestant Christian.
I did not want my son to be to singular in his focus so at an early age - 1 or so, I began just talking about the beauty of the universe. I choose to use the word "God" in my discussions as I don't see it as an inappropriate word.
I talk about God as creator as a start. As he grew we added on to the theme as he asked questions.
I let my husband talk to my son about Christianity. And he lets me tell my son that Chrisitanity is only 1 belief system and that there are many others, all equally true.
2007-10-26 01:23:28 · answer #2 · answered by quirkoflight 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think of God as pure LOVE, infinite, eternal, universal & one. My Buddhist friend and I were discussing how to define God that would fit within the meaning of every religion. We never did define it, but this was my favorite. It fits with my personal beliefs because I think it's a possibility, however small, that the collective LOVE of all of us created the universe, including us and God(s).
Great question. I'll be thinking of it much.
2007-10-25 15:54:53 · answer #3 · answered by Smokin' Dragon 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, she is called that, but it has nothing to do with the verses in Jeremiah. It is pure logic. In a Davidic kingdom (of which Jesus was of course in that lineage), because originally the king had many wives, it was the mother of the king who was given the title of queen. This allowed those polygamist kings the ability to keep from playing favorites since otherwise he would have to pick one wife out of many to be queen. This tradition continued long after polygamy ended, and the Church follows that tradition on through the Davidic lineage all the way to Jesus. And since Jesus is the king of heaven, and Mary is his mother, she is logically the queen of heaven. It is important to understand that the title ascribes her no power and is of no relation, except in name, to the verses in Jeremiah.
2016-04-10 06:03:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never pushed a certain religion on anybody, let alone my children. I just read them Bible stories written for children and explain who God is according to the Bible; not according to a religion. I bought them Bibles written for their age level, and not forcing them to read it, but letting them seek answers and the truth themselves. We do not belong to one church. We try different ones and recognize the truth according to Bible teaching. It must have worked because they are very loving adults today, who also love the Lord.
2007-10-25 15:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by dawnUSA 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
God loved us so much that he sent his Son, Jesus here to die for us to take away our sins. Because of this we can now build our relationship (not religion, my props to you) with God through Jesus. Of course we build a relationship by talking to Jesus/God (prayer), listening to God (Holy Spirit) by reading the Bible and communing with our brothers and sisters. Lead by example. He or she will see and mimick you and they will learn some of these things with some guidance from you. Thank you for your question.
2007-10-25 15:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by bobbo342 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't push anything on him/her and just wait until the child has questions about it and then explain it the best you can. Give him/her choices as opposed to just what you believe.
2007-10-25 15:17:45 · answer #7 · answered by ☼ɣɐʃʃɜƾ ɰɐɽɨɲɜɽɨƾ♀ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Santa is for children, Jesus or Mohammad is for Adults.
Seek the Truth, so you don't have to ask anymore. what you'll find here are only beliefs not truth, truth starts from knowing yourself first.
2007-10-25 15:14:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
By knowing yourself what God really is.
2007-10-25 15:13:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
say #1 - God doesn't exist and #2 - see #1
2007-10-25 15:14:16 · answer #10 · answered by I'm an Atheist 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋