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(If you have children or intend to have children) What way would/do you deal with religion to your child?

Posted by: UtherPenguin

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Allow them to choose their Religion

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triangle.128k says2015-08-29T20:31:13.7508319Z

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Even though I won't have children

Black-Jesus says2015-08-29T23:29:21.4097730Z

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I'd teach them basic religion and I'd answer any questions they have to the best of my ability, but I wouldn't want to persuade them or try to force them in any way to be atheist which I am or anything else for that matter. But once they're an adult, I'd begin to serious discussion and debate with them on the topic if they end up with different views, now that they are able to defend their own beliefs and my own are less likely to unreasonably sway theirs.

brahmeek says2015-09-07T21:48:25.9326524Z

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I think ny forcing them to do something they don't want to do is going to make the child hate the religion the person is involved in so... I think its a bad idea, atter a factit is a bad Idea,

bellaecarter says2015-09-16T00:11:07.7740805Z

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I am an atheist, but I would never want to force that onto my children and take away their right to choose. By teaching them that they are only allowed to believe what you want them to believe, you are raising them to be narrow-minded and uneducated. I would let them do their own research and have complete control over their own values in life.

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Raise them under my own Religion

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SegBeg says2016-07-18T17:35:32.7525126Z

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But that does not mean I will force them to continue that religion when they grow up. That is THEIR choice. I would never FORCE my religion on my child but what makes you think I shouldn't bring them up in it? They're MY children- not yours so let me raise them as I see fit (of course unless I'm treating them badly)

EthanBMiller says2018-06-27T21:39:54.4244617Z

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My religion is Judaism, which comes with the Jewish ethnicity, so if I raise them with Jewish culture I might aswell do the religion to..

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Always tell them the truth

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missmedic says2015-09-09T13:01:48.2743983Z

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The problem with all belief systems is that they can condition us in how we think, what we say, how we act, what clothes we wear, foods we eat, how we vote, how we treat those who do not share our belief system, etc and all are contradictory to the basic human freedom to be and partake of the openness of life which is awareness itself.

Sole_Executioner says2015-09-15T19:44:53.6328120Z

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Honestly the best thing you can do in terms of how to raise your child is treat them well , explain what they don't understand , and help them through the tough things they go through in their lives. basically just always be there for them because if you teach them religion.....that's slippery ground and can cause a lot of trauma, a lot of pain, and a lot of opposite effects than what you intend it to because religions contradict themselves ... and that causes confusion and misunderstanding . so don't tell them or encourage them to be religious but also don't make them think science knows the answers. Let them figure out what they believe or don't based on their life experience and perception of the world around them

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Teach them other Religions including your own

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sostler says2015-11-23T00:39:37.4145781Z

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I know that my religion's doctrine is true, but I don't want to hide other religions because of it. I'm not afraid of other religions and their doctrine because I know they have flaws.

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Not address the topic of Religion

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Treat all religions as fairy tales.

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adrianc23 says2015-10-02T03:27:20.3347622Z

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Atheism leaves you free to think for yourself, while religions like Christianity keep you under watch by a divine power 24/7. There are well over 2,700 gods, and their reality is whatever it is to the people of that land. If you were born in India you would be Hindi, if you were born in ancient Greece you would believe in Apollo and Zeus with passion like none other. Stay curious, keep thinking, and appreciate how amazing you unlikely your few decades will be. Pay attention to life, because you're here now. Not the after life, don't blow it all on a bet.

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Raise them to be secular

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(If you have children or intend to have children) What way would/do you deal with religion to your child?

Allow them to choose their Religion

Raise them under my own Religion

Always tell them the truth

Teach them other Religions including your own

Not address the topic of Religion

Treat all religions as fairy tales.

Raise them to be secular

Make them praise Juche.