2007-11-30 12:56:45 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Now that you mention it,agnostics do seem to regard the father as inconsequential. Most that I know are surprized that I still want my ex-husband to be a part of my children's life. But I don't feel that way for my sake; it's for their sake - and,yes,his - he loves them too. I am frequently shocked by the attitudes that exist toward fatherhood these days,although I do see it as a trend independent of any believer/nonbeliever dichotomy. Personally,I loved my dad.
2007-11-30 13:02:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
What is a "his or her father". Can you rephrase that question?
I've tried to read your question this way: "Unbelievers: Why would you think that a child does not need it's father" Is that what you meant?
Still, it makes absolutely no sense to me at all since I've never heard anybody advocate that, believer or unbeliever. You seem to have gone over the edge.
2007-11-30 21:35:17 · answer #2 · answered by Terry 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Care to point out one unbeliever/non-believer who thinks a child does not need a father?
2007-11-30 21:02:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 1⤋
Are you trying to preach? Has that flavor.
As the child of divorce (my father couldn't be bothered to even call after the divorce and I never saw him again, I was four) and the child of a Christian child-rapist stepfather - I'll pass on your Father God.
I did have a good stepfather in there but learned that independence and questioning is better than blind faith.
2007-11-30 21:15:42 · answer #4 · answered by Aravah 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, if the father did a good job, the child should learn to provide for themselves and manage their own life. Isn't that the point of raising children? So they can be able to live independent of you.
2007-11-30 21:02:45 · answer #5 · answered by Subconsciousless 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
With the divorce rate among Christians at around 50%, I have to wonder what the heck you're talking about when using the term "Unbelievers."
2007-11-30 21:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by Mr. E 7 · 7⤊ 2⤋
i do think a child needs a father, a real father, not an imaginary sky daddy.
2007-11-30 21:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by halloweenie 6 · 6⤊ 1⤋
Believer: Why do you equate humanity to children? Do you not think higher of yourself?(I'm assuming that by "father" you meant god)
2007-11-30 21:02:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do have a father and when I was a child I did need him. He is tangible and has provided for me for 18 years. Thanks Dad!
2007-11-30 21:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 0⤋
I don't know. Ask the children of the many divorced Christians. Atheists tend to stay married.
Sister 1: 38 years
Sister 2: 27 years
Sister 3: 19 years
My atheist brothers in law are caring, attentive fathers, even to their adult children.
2007-11-30 20:59:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 3⤋