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Originally posted by Stingy Jack
Yeah, I know. Personally, I think it's a BAD idea to involve children in ANY form of religion. And that means taking your kids to church and telling them that stuff is true. I mean, that's just brainwashing. Children aren't mature enough to come to decisions about their metaphysical beliefs, and most people never even have the chance to make that choice for themselves. I know that plenty of people will tell you that they CHOSE Christianity, or whatever ... but there's something to be said about the fact that people tend to become whatever religion it was their parents were. If you take your average Christian and question him, he will probably tell you that his parents brought him to church when he was a kid, etc. etc. Then you ask him: "Do you think you would choose Christianity if you grew up in Indiana in the house of parents who followed Hinduism?" And he will tell you: "Yes, I would." But, that's bullshit. He would probably have followed Hinduism. I don't think religion should be presented as truth to anyone ... let alone children. But, if we're going to have religion, at least keep it tucked away until the kid is old enough to understand the deeper meanings of religion and choose one on his own. That's truly choosing Christ of your own free will (or ... whatever).
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well i think bringing your kids up to be atheist is just as wrong. And what you're saying about kids of christians becoming christians. is true. (for most part as my three brothers aren't christians they are atheist) but its also true about kids of atheist becoming atheist. Is that brain washing? I mean if your kids asked you why doesn't he go to church, you'll tell him why. wouldn't you? is that brain washing?Of course a christian will bring their kid up as a christian and there is nothing wrong with that. same as atheist parents will bring their kids up as atheist. and there is nothing wrong with that. Of course a parent is going to bring THEIR child up with the same vaules and beliefs as them. wether they christian, jew, muslim or even atheist. it's only natural.