Atheists, would you rather your child was a Born again Christian or a Jehovah's Witness?

Question

Besides trying to figure out how an Atheist would respond, this is also in reply to an similar, yet flip side question. I thought why not ask? Turn about IS fair play.

Answer 1

my parents never imposed any sort of religion on us they always allowed us kids to be who and what we wanted to be in life . I have done the same,i have never imposed my belief onto my children they will work out what they believe in or don't believe in in there own time i believe to give my kids free choice,as independents .Never the less i would prefer they were Christians .My cousin was a Jehovah's Witness and because they don't believe in having blood transfusions she died because of this leaving behind a beautiful 2 year old son and husband

Answer 2

There is no such thing as a 'Christian child' or 'Muslim Child' they are too young to make such important and life altering decisions. You wouldn't describe a five year old as a Republican, Democrat, Socialist or Atheist for that matter! Both of your examples are poor choices as a child should not be compelled by force majure into following his/her's parent's religion. I never forced religionAgnosticism/Atheism on my kids. The eldest is 17 and persuaded me to come off the fence and become an atheist!

Answer 3

I'd prefer the "born again" variety as at least they're not subject to ridiculous rules that prevent them from hospital treatment. And I'd feel better knowing that they're inside, not out selling their religion.

To be fair though, born again's arent'y exactly common in the UK, and JWs tend to be born into it rather than joining up so there's not a lot of risk. Plus there's the fact that I'm gay so whatever kid I raise (although I don't want any) would be pretty open minded regardless of their religious convictions.

Answer 4

I would rather my child make their own informed decision regardless of where that leads them...

If my child decided to join a religion (any religion) I would ask them some very pointed questions and make sure they were making an informed decision, then support them in their right to make that decision...

One of the risks of raising a free thinker is they may not think the way you do... I am willing to take that risk as the alternative is raising an automaton...

Answer 5

First off isn't a born again christian someone that was in the faith in the first place? Any way neither would be music to my ears but if my child wanted too be either that would be my childs choice.

Answer 6

Interesting question, Squirrel.
I am not an athiest, I currently do not practice any religion, but I was actually raised as one of Jehovah's Witnesses and my children ARE Jehovah's Witnesses. I like them just fine, thank you.

Answer 7

As long as my kids have reasoned out why they believe what they believe, and have not succumbed to forced beliefs but really do believe in what they choose- I am proud of them.
I will not be proud if they choose to turn that around and meld it with the hate I have seen certain people display in the name of religion.

Answer 8

I'm not exactly an atheist, but to answer your question....I would rather my child be a born again Christian. Jehovah Witnesses go around knocking on doors and I personally find it rude and bothersome. Although, I would love my child regardless of their religion.

Answer 9

Oh, don't make me decide that. It'd be horrible... either way. But I suppose that I would try my best to support my child's decision and stand by him. But I wouldn't be pleased... especially if he tried to convert me. Maybe I really shouldn't have kids.

Answer 10

If I did have a child, as long as it kept its beliefs to itself, I really could not care less what it believed.