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I'm a dad and ex-Catholic. I'm a bit obsessed with Iconography, so there are tons of Figurines of Jesus, Mary the Saints and the like around our house. I tell my kids the bible stories I know because most of them hold a good moral and knowing the history of the Church is knowing the history of Western Civilzation. But by no means am I raising them as "Christian."
I'm not exactly "of no religion" but I don't prescribe to any one...I prescribe to them all. I've been teaching my kids about the different world religions and about the commonalities of them all. The good & bad. I stress teaching and philosophy over dogma and that religion is above all, a personal choice.
I also point out to the kids that religion is and has been one of the primary causes of war, murder and persecution. The eldest has been exposed to many religions and has decided that he believes in Ra. :confused:
Like Miss O said, it's about allowing your children to make their own decision.
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"Little, vicious minds abound with anger and revenge, and are incapable of feeling the pleasure of forgiving their enemies."
Earl of Chesterfield
"A man that studieth revenge keeps his own wounds green, which otherwise would heal and do well."
Francis Bacon
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