2007-11-25 05:42:11 · 41 answers · asked by Ryan T 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
yes, its wrong to brainwash our children.
if an adult believes something then they can,
but childern should find their own beliefs.
2007-11-25 05:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by rawr.bite me. 2 · 7⤊ 4⤋
To be honest, religion should be for all. Kids, or adults. Provided that
1) The younger members of the faith know what the faith actually is, means and entails.
2) Adults do not try to convince their children, or others, about what faith to believe.
And the latter of those points, in my opinion, is far more why I think religion should be for kids, and not adults. Because usually, most kids are more open minded and/or accepting about this kind of thing. (Note, usually, not all the time)
2007-11-26 01:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by Pheonix//Coro 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Interesting question. I think our spirituality does change as we grow from childhood into adulthood. Our spirituality can also undergo significant changes if we experience trauma in our life.
I think the problem is the expectation that any spirituality or understanding of God has to remain static througout one's life. If it's the truth then it shouldn't change right? But maybe truth IS a personal and dynamic thing, not absolute as some might think.
An understanding/religion that works well for an adult may be inappropriate for a child and visa-versa.
2007-11-25 05:47:33 · answer #3 · answered by LG 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes absolutely!!! Children can not have the mental tools to decipher the divers religious scriptures and theories as an adult does, thus religion should be kept as a side issue through development until the child comes of an age to decode the plethora of information themselves without bias.
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2007-11-25 06:29:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think once a child is old enough, they should choose his/her own religion. I agree that most adults brainwash their children. Not just in religion but in general life, about certain cultures and societies.
2007-11-25 05:58:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kind of flys into what Jesus said when the adults try to keep the children away.
He said to bring them in and we are instructed to have the faith of a child.
To me religion is a very good foundation for a child than nothing.
2007-11-25 05:50:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Religion is for everyone.
Christ wanted little children to come to Him. How
does anyone think it is so terrible to tell children that God loves them unconditionally and that Jesus is their friend?
I see more hatred and prejudice from non-believers than I do from believers. Look at the responses. Did any Christian call names or insult non-believers? I did not see it.
I DID see Christians insulted, called names (mentally insane), etc.
Why is teaching love and acceptance to children so horrible?
2007-11-25 10:24:38 · answer #7 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the word of God is for everyone.
Luke 18:16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Matthew 18:4 Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
2 Timothy 3:15 And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.
Luke 18:17 Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein.
2007-11-25 05:57:10 · answer #8 · answered by Charity 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.
If loving parents believe in something good and worthwhile it makes sense for them to teach their children about it.
The only thing I would suggest is that people refrain from baptising or Christening kids, or anything else. When they are old enough to make their own decisions they can arrange that for themselves.
The way I see it, you shouldn't be able to enlist fully until you're old enough to vote, and you shouldn't have matters of the spirit determined for you by your peers.
2007-11-25 05:58:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't seem to understand what religion is... I don't understand why people would care to comment on something they do not associate themselves with.
Religion creates family communities... are you telling us that you think that you can exclude children from a family community?
2007-11-25 05:48:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
actually, i think religion is important for children because it gives them easy answers to the mysteries of life and gives them a basic moral guideline. when they become older, they can decide on what they finally believe in
2007-11-25 09:04:37 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋