How far is too far?

When I have children, I'll take them to church just for the same reason my parents took me, to instill proper morals in me. Once they're old enough to think for themselves, if they don't want to go church, I'll respect their choice, and not push them into something they don't want to do. If they chose to stop believing I will also respect that choice as well.
 
All Else Failed said:
When I raise my kids, they will be raised atheists. I will teach them about other religions and beliefs, but from the perspective of that they are simply myths, and ancient ways that man used to make sense of a world they were mostly ignorant of.
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I was about to go towards something like this...
 
A good parent, if they're lucky, will handle the issues with the least amount of conflict. Notice I said "good". And I am not even sure if I am making a valid statement here, because I'm over my head, I know that. I think that parents can have tremendous influence over their child. Just as with all inter-personal relationships...the "how" of what you do to raise your kid is just as important as the "what". Of course, if you're Nazi-Parent, anyone is going to rebel. I'm not saying religious parents are perfect. I hope that isn't what you see me implying.
 
Breath said:
What age is it that they have carte blanche to make their own decisions?
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Personally I feel that once my kid in high school, I'll let them choose. If they chose not to go, then obviously they didn't care for it in the first place. If they continue to go then they must like the message given out by Jesus.

I think once in high school children need to start to think for themselves more, due to the fact that in 4 yrs they'll be going to college or at least be getting in the "real world." They don't need to be told what to do for they're whole life. They need to make their own choices.
 
RecklessTim said:
This has got to be one of the most condescending posts I have ever seen.

This is a prime example of Holier than thou attitude. To suggest that your kids will be better in 30 years because you have helped in facilitating their brainwashing into religious propaganda...
Does this raising your children under religion also apply to the radial Islam parents who teach their children that all others must die? Or does it only apply to your children because they are learning Christianity?

I was raised in a very religious family and at a young age I would have said the very same thing your kids did, but what happens when they are old enough to think for themselves and they reject the very same religion that you are teaching them now? The possibility of that happening is greater than you would like to believe. Will you still accept them then?
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Holier than thou my ass Tim!

You sure have assumed one hell of a lot from my post.

My post was in jest - note the smiley.

Ridiculous! What an ass ... yes you ... an ass.
 
GraceAbounds said:
Holier than thou my ass Tim!

You sure have assumed one hell of a lot from my post.

My post was in jest - note the smiley.

Ridiculous! What an ass ... yes you ... an ass.
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:eek Yikes!

I've noticed that people tend to get MUCH more defensive when debating religion than most any other topic!
 
dt3 said:
Why do you two feel the need to jump on her all the time? She didn't say anything directed at either one of you. It's really just getting to be pathetic.
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She brings it upon herself, to be completely honest. I tried to be civil with her, but she always puts up this "poor old Christian mother grace" personae that gets so annoying someone needs to call her out on it.


Whatever, I'll try to be a good. Pinky swear.
 
Once again all I can do is :eek

I haven't seen anyone directly say "Grace, your kids are going to be shitty adults because you make them go to church!"


Then again, I HAVE been away for awhile...

Seems to me as if there are some underlying issues with Miss Grace and some of the group :ninja
 
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