Would you give your children a choice of religion?

Question

Since my parents are christians they also expect me to be the same, but who said christianity is the right way to go. Christianity was brought by some dutch people who invaded southern africa. And inorder to survive as an african person in Sa you had to become a christian, since they thought our cultures were satanic, evil, primitive and all those other not so nice things. Since they were not a bunch of very nice people and still arent, who were they to judge and how do we know christianity isnt the devil's work?

Answer 1

Let’s take for example a child’s food choice. If given the option any child would choose junk food over anything nutritious. When a child is too young they are unable to make sound judgment completely on their own. So you would not want to give a young child free reign, especially when it comes to the topic of food. Same would be true about other things in life including their beliefs.

There will come a point in a young adult’s life when they will want to decide what religious beliefs they will observe, if any at all. Eventually they will grow up, leave home, and make their own decisions, about food, beliefs, all sorts of things. Whatever decision they make I'll always be there for them and love them!

Answer 2

Well, in my opinion, Christianity is not the devil's work. You have people who CLAIM to be Christians but are not. I would definitely give my children their choice on religion because my mother did the same for me and my sisters. I think one of the reasons many people would say Christianity is bad is because a lot of "so called" Christians try and force their religion on people, and then basically tell non believers that they are an abomination. My thing is, you can't force someone to go and convert to another religion. Let them find out for themselves. All you can tell someone is your testimony and if they see it as interesting, then I'm pretty sure they'll take the time to do some research. As a christian, in the bible it says to spread the word, not FORCE the word on people. I know my way of spreading His word is just by basically telling people how blessed I am. I already know not a lot of people wouldn't agree with that but..I really don't care. Everyone's entitled to their own opinion.

Answer 3

when they are a child -- no. they would be taught in life lessons, examples in my life, etc.
as thry progressed into adulthood (but still "under my roof") the woould be welcome to learn about other denominations and such but would still be living a Christian life.

i don't think there would be a question beccuase the challenges stated above would have been discussed and talked about. you should be old enough by now & have the knowledge that within every person there is the ability for good and evil. that is in you and I and everyone else. people can claim to be Christians in word alone and allow their evil to flow out. people can BE Christians and let the love of Christ shine through to their lives - it;s a choice. your saying Christianity might be the devil's work shows a lack of understanding. before you judge and make such rash statements - you may want to look at the big picture and do a little studying.

Answer 4

Yes, my child will have a choice. I was told to be Christian, and while I was Christian, I was very unhappy, uncomfortable, and depressed. I found the happiness, comfort, and acceptance I needed in Paganism (specifically traditional witchcraft).

My child will have a choice because I never had one. I want the best for her. Religion is a personal thing, and I believe that each individual has the right to decide for themselves which is best for them.

I will teach her about my faith, but I will also make sure that she knows that she has a choice. If she does not choose to follow my Path, I will understand and not force it on her.

Answer 5

God bless you for permitting your little ones the alternative. i'm speaking from journey right here. I had a mom that allowed me to make my own decision. guess what I only final Thursday finished a comparitive faith direction in college and that i would not commerce it for something. Thats what i might advise to you is to get a e book or take a direction in Comparitive faith. I surely have found out lots useful counsel and such information of people around me and their ideals. i think of your doing the spectacular subject. yet it particularly is via my own own opinion. i think of anybody and all cultures are the two considerable and comparing faith supplies one a view of existence varieties. i've got faith my Grade would be a severe A or no under an A -. Wont understand my grade for some weeks. LOL!!

Answer 6

Hopefully my Christian values and beliefs will lead my child to try and be the same kind of person with the same type of beliefs. I know my son will experience other beliefs and I encourage my son to learn some about what other religions believe and then make his own choices on what he believes to be right. If he truly believes something else to be better for him then I will accept that decision. I may not agree with him but I would certainly accept it and not degrade him for his beliefs. GOD BLESS!!!!

Answer 7

I would leave that choice to my children. Religion isn't supposed to be forced and by putting your child in a forced situation of religion isn't right. I was born in a Christian household and I found it important to live according to the Lord. I wasn't force, but I did feel in my heart it was right. We have to find our own religion and search for whats right.

Answer 8

Of course I would.

I'd teach them how to think, not what to think. I'd be disappointed if they became theistic since I'd hope they'd be mentally healthy and smart enough to see through that kind of thing.

Having said all that, and despite being an atheist, I don't think your reason for rejecting christianity is very well thought out.

Answer 9

I reared my children in a Baha'i home, taught them Baha'i values, and imbued them with knowledge of Baha'u'llah's teachings along with mother's milk. If those values and teachings have no meaning in their lives and do not work for them, they had better find a faith that does. Both grown now, they have made their choice. They have remained immovable as rocks in their faith. Why? Because they have found as adults, Baha'u'llah's teachings are relevant, practical, and deeply satisfying spiritually and intellectually, i.e., they work to make life joyous, prosperous, and meaningful.

Answer 10

Yes, of course. I'd also make sure they have a proper education in the sciences to balance it out. They can make their own choice.