Okay, as a militant agnostic, I want to teach my kids that there is no one true way... and please don't start preaching here... I'm not going to listen. Anyhow... in the spirit of doing this, instead of celebrating Christmas this year, we are celebrating Yule, as the Wiccan religion is generally okay with non believers taking part in their traditions. What other religions would be okay with this idea? And what holidays would be good ones for kids to learn about? I appreciate your input.
2007-12-15 03:05:50 · 14 answers · asked by dj.hatchytt 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I agree with my children believing what they want to believe as far as religion goes... that's why I'm teaching them religions... as opposed to religion. I would, however, like for them to make an informed decision... unlike a lot of kids out there.
2007-12-15 03:11:46 · update #1
Shotgun,
I understand what you're saying... however, at my children's ages, they don't really learn by talk... they learn more by doing.
2007-12-15 03:14:41 · update #2
If you want to build up a good core of multi-religious festivals, I'd suggest:
Christmas (it's basically secular)
Eid
Diwali
Yule
Pesach (Passover)
Purim
I've included two Jewish festivals because they're pretty good fun.
I don't think anyone would object to you celebrating with them. If you have Muslim, Hindu and Jewish friends I'm sure they'd be delighted if you show an interest.
2007-12-15 03:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can only congratulate you. Think about the way you were educated regarding religion, and what were the consequences, that will help a lot. My family never frightened me with stories of hell, actually they never told me much, except for "you must pray every night before you sleep, and God might sometimes make your wishes come true, but only if you really wish very much for them". I liked that very much :) I heard my grandma many times saying that we do not know if the bible is true or not, but we must take what's most important, the morality in it, and in time I realised she was right.
If you educate your children to have an open mind, they will. But in this case you must not only teach them about the various religions that we have and everything that people believed in over time, but being open minded must reflect in everything :)
2007-12-15 03:17:35 · answer #2 · answered by larissa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The simple truth is that there really is no one "true way".
I don't think God cares how you believe at this point in time... he really only cares about how you treat each other... human-kind, I mean. If you teach your children kindness towards others and towards animals, and to do the right thing, then you are doing all that is required... that's my belief, and I have stuck to that for many, many years now...
I believe this way because I involved myself in many different religions, only to be disappointed each and every time. Finally, after reading the bible back to front 7 or 8 times, I came to realize that it all boiled down to one simple thing... treat your fellow man as you yourself would be treated...
Best of luck to you and your family...
2007-12-15 03:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by P B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
lol you say "no true way" then kind of indirectly suggest that "agnostic" is the true way. So, if you want to teach them hypocrisy, thats the best route.
The best is to teach them a bit of everything and understand the commonalities between all the religions - there are many.
You may even want to introduce them to meditations and mindful practices. If you are upset and not listening to this then you are as closed as the religions you reject.
2007-12-15 03:14:32 · answer #4 · answered by Corvus 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was once in your position, and was blessed to find a Unitarian Universalist congregation in my area. The 'church' (they don't like to be called that) that I go to does indeed have a Christmas service, but they also have a Solstice celebration. If there were Jews or Muslims who attended, I'm guessing more celebrations would be added, or we would try to combine them. If there is one in your area, you might want to check it out, as all beliefs are accepted there.
You might want to let the kids study Buddhism, as there is no mandated belief in God connected to it. My Christian family would be happy to let someone like you come to their celebration, not to convert you, but to show the acceptance and openness that is a part of who they are - so don't eliminate the possibility of celebrating the family part of it if you don't want to. (Not suggesting you drive to Ohio to come to dinner, but that the celebration itself is only as religious as ou make it.) Another option is to 'pick and choose' - find the parts of the various celebrations that appeal to you, and start your own tradition. Have fun, be with your family, and enjoy the break from the ordinary.
May All That Is Bless You, and may your own celebration be a time of joy, peace, love, hope, and harmony for you and your family.
2007-12-15 03:14:25 · answer #5 · answered by Katie Short, Atheati Princess 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Daoists are usually pretty cool with everything, but they'd claim to be more of a philosophy. I don't mean to dog on your idea, I think it's pretty damned progressive of you, but maybe you should consider just talking to them about different religions rather than actually participating in their events. Religions always have themselves in mind, if they do allow you to participate it's in the hope you'll stick with their "one true way." If you're teaching them to have an open mind and to evaluate things honestly you're doing a great job as a parent in my book.
2007-12-15 03:13:16 · answer #6 · answered by Shotgun 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i think of that childrens could learn the entire tale no remember what tale. Santa Claus=Agios Nikolaos the enamel Fairy= Forrest mouse Bibical Unicorn= One horn goats. Agois Nikoloas became into an astonishing guy who became into became right into a paranormal sleigh guy, the enamel Fairy became right into a secret of a mouse digging up buried enamel interior the evening, became right into a fairy with enamel necklace. The Unicorn became right into a goat who shepards formed the two horns mutually on an analogous time as the goats have been youthful so as that they'd advance into one directly sharp horn making the goat lots extra efficient protecting the flocks from predators. practice them the entire tale so while they hear a sparkling tale they are going to serch for the certainty. regrettably maximum persons are too lazy to discover the entire tale.
2016-10-11 08:24:03 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yule is truly about a physical event concerning earth. Anyone who disapproves of celebrating reality needs their head examined ; )
2007-12-15 03:08:58 · answer #8 · answered by American Spirit 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wicca is not an old religion. It only came about in the 30's. Just celebrate the seasons and be done with it.
2007-12-15 03:09:19 · answer #9 · answered by Ana 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Buddism, Islam, really just go for the main ones to start with.
But it's all about not going extreme on any one and let your children make their mind up based on unbiased information.
2007-12-15 03:09:22 · answer #10 · answered by Mancloud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋