How many of you have chosen to have dogs, cats or some other critter, instead of children? No religious ties connected to this, Just wondering for myself. I have three sons, One 19, one 17, one 5 and we are in the process of finalizing the adoption of a little girl. As soon as one moves out, my wife gets a replacement.
2007-11-29 08:17:38 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think most who do not accept that they are wonderfuly made, do not accept children.
2007-12-04 02:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by Soul Warror 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
why would atheists, pagans and people of no religion in particular decide to have animals instead of children? I’m just curious.
I am a pagan, and I have animals and children! I have daughters aged 29 and 14 and sons aged 26 and 10, I also have a dog, a rabbit, 4 lizards and a pond full of fish, frogs and toads, but I don't feel any of this really has anything to do with the fact that I am pagan.
I have also has hamsters, mice, gerbils, rats and countless other furries, but that has more to do with the children!
2007-11-29 16:24:20 · answer #2 · answered by Diane 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Atheists ARE "people of no religion." Atheist means "one who does not believe in any god or higher power."
And anyway, being a Shintoist (you'd call me a pagan), I suppose I can answer.
I have a cat, and will be getting two ferrets; I also have an 8-year-old daughter.
I'm not sure what this has to do with anything, since non-Christians have children too. As for getting 'replacements,' that sounds kind of cold. You can't replace a kid you've raised; you can only raise another.
2007-11-30 10:01:55 · answer #3 · answered by Johnny Sane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've raised 2 kids to adulthood. Now am helping raise 2 more kids. Only the 1st was bio-related. I have a dog and a cat who sometimes thinks she is a dog (yes she even drinks from the toilet and chases cars).
2007-11-29 16:24:42 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I have no religion-2 daughters-1 cat-3 dogs-17 horses--and a lot of squirrels.
2007-11-29 16:21:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Okay first off pagans fit nowhere near your little group so that you can change! We have religion!
Secondly not all of us believe that children are a bad thing. Most of us would love to have children(WHEN WE ARE READY).
But than again this just goes to show how little people know!
2007-11-29 16:25:49 · answer #6 · answered by Salavain 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Your question makes little sense, but… I’m agnostic, and I have cats at this point in my life because they know how to take themselves potty & are really good at reminding me to feed & water them. I don’t think I have the attention span or patience for two legged children yet.
2007-11-29 16:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why did you ask the question is R&S if there is no religious connection, then?
Did you ever think your wife may have had it up to her eyebrows with males - with you as their "leader", and wanted to enjoy the company of a FEMALE for a change?
If you are of the group of religious believers who claim that males are superior to women, that might explain it.
2007-11-29 16:24:25 · answer #8 · answered by None 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No children for me. (Medical problems). But I have a dog, a cat, 2 Parakeetes, 3 horses, and about 100 tropical fish. Atheist
2007-11-29 16:21:48 · answer #9 · answered by ? 7 · 6⤊ 2⤋
I am a Pagan (Wiccan) and hope to have a child. if I can't have children we will probably adopt. I have no interest in pets.
2007-11-29 16:23:58 · answer #10 · answered by Nightwind 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I really don't see what you're getting at. I'm an atheist who has two grown sons. I've had a dog, various birds, and fish. What's your point?
2007-11-29 16:22:25 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋