I’m thinking something along the lines of Mom sitting down with little Johnny and little Suzie, “Children; as a Christian, I believe that Jesus was the son of God…(etc) but there are plenty of other people out there, in fact two thirds of humanity, who don’t believe this at all. There is no evidence for my beliefs just like there is no evidence for any other religion but people still believe it…” To me this would be a completely honest way of introducing religion to children, but is this how you guys do it? If you don’t do it this way, you do realize that you’re not being completely honest and anything less that complete honesty is a lie?
2007-12-26 11:05:27 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Interesting question. I was raised to believe that God's existence was a fact. Same with Jesus as the son of God. Of course, my parents also pointed out that other people believed differently, and that different beliefs should be respected, but it amounted to saying that one shouldn't brag about being right. I'd bet that my experience was pretty close to average, if not more liberal than most.
Never was I told that there was "no evidence" to support my family's religion (Catholic). I'd think that's probably pretty common too. I wouldn't be surprised to find out that someone's parents actually presented their religion to them in this manner, but they're probably a very small minority.
2007-12-26 11:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Pull My Finger 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually:
1) We believe these are facts.
2) Part of general revelation (the capability of logical thought) demonstrates that only one religion can be right.
3) The Bible (the only source of specific revalation) teaches that "Christianity" is the only true one.
4) To say that there is no evidence in support of Christianity would be quite a bit less than completely honest, and as a matter of fact, would be a flat out lie. There are ancient nonreligious texts that testify to the birth, work, death, and ressurection of Jesus the Christ. (email me if you want a list) There are many many archeoloigical finds that demonstrate that cities and walls and such things were right where they would have if the Bible is true.
5) and Athiesm is a religion. I can demonstrate this by logic. (once again, email me if you are interested)
2007-12-27 17:33:00 · answer #2 · answered by oddball.2002 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We just don't really bother talking about it at all. He's 3, for one thing, so to him "Jesus" and "God" are just names he hears in songs they teach him at his preschool. He loves singing, so sometimes we change the songs a bit to take the religion out of them. He doesn't mind. He just wants to sing.
When the day comes, we'll just tell him that that is what some people believe. I don't think anything good will come of being all militant on him.
2007-12-26 19:14:27 · answer #3 · answered by senor_oso 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I guess it is better to tell kids not to believe in anything. There is nothing beyond their nose, there isn't a creator of the universe either. I guess all of nature is some kind of RANDOM accident. It sure is beautiful to be so accidental.
OR, I guess the tales of rituals of wearing leaves and dancing around a fire while chanting a spell is better. OR, worshiping sin and satan would be exciting!! http://www.joyofsatan.com/
Don't patronize Christianity when you absolutely don't know who God really is.
2007-12-26 19:17:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 2⤋
Of course we teach them our beliefs. We don't care what other people believe because for us we know what we believe to be fact. It really doesn't matter who else or how many people believe it's fiction, we know it's not. Others can teach their children whatever they want to even if it is wrong.
2007-12-26 19:11:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
I am pretty fanatic about telling the truth. Unfortunately I accepted the Messiah about the time my ex-wife left me, and took our daughter with her.
2007-12-26 19:09:59 · answer #6 · answered by hasse_john 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't have children, but I would be honest. I would tell them that there are other beliefs.
I would tell them that there are other beliefs and that we respect everyone.
The way you put it is not being honest. It is putting your spin on things.
I wonder if you are honest. DO you tell your kids that all believers are evil? It seems that you hate us. You are always attacking us and spreading animosity. You have told me that you refuse to be friends JUST because I am Christian. Do you tell your kids not to be nice to anyone who is not atheist?
Do you teach them to follow your example of refusing to be friends with those who are not just like you are?
2007-12-26 19:15:58 · answer #7 · answered by batgirl2good 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
i was told it as fact and that what other people thought was wrong that it was never just their beliefs(nother reason i got pushed out of believing in christainity)
2007-12-26 19:09:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You are wrong. Our children already know the whole world doesn't believe like we do. Of course we teach them what we believe. What are we supposed to teach them, what someone else believes. lol You are wrong in the fact that we do have proof, it's personal proof of things He's done in our lives that has proved that He is real and loves us. I have seen Him do miracles.
2007-12-26 19:12:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Yes, they do.
In fact many teach that proven science is wrong and some nonsense in the buy-bull is fact.
2007-12-26 19:11:21 · answer #10 · answered by Gorgeoustxwoman2013 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋