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Post by revcort on Aug 4, 2005 10:32:52 GMT -5
I have taught my children stories from the Bible since they were very young. I haven't taught them about the beliefs of other religions but they are aware that there are other religions out there. I do not force things on them, but I have taught them what I believe.
I think it's ludicrous to expect parents to teach their children anything other than what they believe. (i'd say that's part of having a sincere belief) I love my kids and they know it. I try to be the best example of a loving father that I can be. I pray that they will feel like they can come to me with questions when they arise, and they will arise. That's the approach we take.
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Post by Tigress on Aug 4, 2005 22:05:13 GMT -5
Children are people too. People with rights, including the right to freedom of religion (or at least one would hope). I do not believe that a child should be forced to participate in or honor a religion or religious institution that they disagree with.Umm... I attend a churh of a different faith than my own... because my parents are going. I am not forced to go, because I choose to go with them... though if I decided to stop, I'm sure they would ask me to go (a lot). But, just because you have the freedom of religion has nothing to do with going to a religious place with your parents. Its more about going out of love, and if your religion won't permit you to attend something of another... well, thats not a religion I would want to join. -W.P.
Notice I did say forced.
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Post by Mestemia on Aug 4, 2005 23:27:00 GMT -5
I would tell my child to read a passage from official doctrine (if it is available) or from a legitimate source and ask his or her perspective, then share how what is expressed in what they read differs from what we believe. (If I'm a parent, the child is a part of me until becoming responsible.) Basically the same approach I take myself. Interestingly enough Ihave found that seldom does a church follow it's own doctrines. They are more like guidelines. Really extremely loose guidelines.
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Post by Mestemia on Aug 4, 2005 23:31:55 GMT -5
I have taught my children stories from the Bible since they were very young. I haven't taught them about the beliefs of other religions but they are aware that there are other religions out there. I do not force things on them, but I have taught them what I believe. Good for you! I hope you continue to teach them what you know and to share your personal experiences with them. I agree. However I believe that it is important to allow children to investigate other belief systems. Please note that I did not state 'encourage' them to investigate other belief systems. I do have that kind of relationship with my daughters. At least when it comes to things that are not of the 'female' pereference. I have mentioned in another thread that I have allowed my daughter to attend a Mosque. I did, however, check the place out and learned quite a bit about the place, before I let her go and she understands (at least she said she did) the reasons for it. I have also taught my daughters not to take my word for anything. To look things up on their own.
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Post by Tara on Aug 5, 2005 10:02:57 GMT -5
I have also taught my daughters not to take my word for anything. To look things up on their own. I was taught this, when it came to anything in general.
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Post by beckysoup61 on Nov 14, 2005 17:27:29 GMT -5
Baha'is believe that children should be brought up in our ways, but become learned in all the religions. Infact, it is a duty of the parent to expose the child to many religions and make them learn about them. They, at the age of fifteen, are given the choice to sign the card. Its more of a formality, as children born into a Baha'i family already have an ID and stuff, but it is the first age when they can request to be removed from the Faith. I agree with you. They should be brought up in your religion but open and exposed to all religions.
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Post by teancum79 on Nov 15, 2005 9:48:28 GMT -5
My parents where very big on teaching us about our religion, but we where never discouraged from learning about others for the most part. Okay anti-Christian religions (anti as in hostel towards KKK wacko level not just differing) where discouraged a bit, but I was able to poke around and learn a bit about whatever I was interested in learning about.
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Post by Mestemia on Nov 29, 2005 15:31:38 GMT -5
My parents where very big on teaching us about our religion, but we where never discouraged from learning about others for the most part. Okay anti-Christian religions (anti as in hostel towards KKK wacko level not just differing) where discouraged a bit, but I was able to poke around and learn a bit about whatever I was interested in learning about. LOL My father did encourage me to learn all I can about the KK. He told me later that he knew I would completely disagree with the KKK "philosophy" (I use the term extremely lightly). This was the one time I remeber researching because my father made me research it as completely as possible. This included reading, studying, and analyzing anyything that mentioned the KKK and it mattered not if it was in support of it or in opposition of it.
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