If your child became a theist...

[Minimalist]

Well, they're all imaginary.

Yep.

[Paul the Human]

I agree with the majority in this thread. I raised my son to question claims and to approach those claims with skepticism, i.e. don't believe something simply because someone else does. I taught him to investigate and validate the claims he is presented with before accepting them as 'truth'. He went to church with friends at various times throughout his childhood and came home with questions. He spent a couple of years in a local Kiwanis Club and came home with questions. I told him that he needed to decide for himself what he believed, but that he did not need to do it quickly. I also told him what I believe. I never told him that there is no god, but I did tell him that I have never been convinced that there is and explained why.

My son is now 25 years old and, for a time, he searched for something to believe in. He has finally decided that he believes in people and considers himself a humanist. I'm proud of him for making up his own mind... and I would be just as proud of him had he decided to believe in a god. I wouldn't agree with him,. but I'd be proud of him for deciding for himself.

[leo-rcc]

WAIT! We're not assholes? Well, shit.

Don't worry, I am.

[Autumnlicious]

Antony Flew, one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th centruy became a deist

Antony Flew became an alzheimer's patient and then found your god. I doubt this is a coincidence.

I took Salvia once, and for a brief moment, I felt control over everything like a god himself.

It wasn't a coincidence that religious feelings occurred as well.

Except that I keep my feet on the ground while every other religious idiot embraces the delusion.

[Ace Otana]

Imagine, you have taught your child there is no logic and reasoning in religion or in the belief of God or gods. Your child is older now (Lets say 20) and becomes a theist. After trying to convince them and they still persisit, what do you do?

Well I don't have kids and have no interest in having any, but for the sake of discussion if I had kids and they did convert to some silly religion. I wouldn't do anything. I'd let them do/believe in whatever they like. They can believe in santa way into their 30's for all I care. Wouldn't bother me even a little.

Though, I would always be able to go into discussion or debate over the subject if they like. Though wouldn't want to hear about it all the time, as I would often have far better things to do with my time.
If they wish to go to church and bollocks, that's fine. Just don't expect me to follow.


P.S I didn't vote for obvious reasons.
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Because I don't agree with the options listed on the top, I shall write my own here - "I would accept that they (foolishly) believe in god"

[Jaysyn]

Antony Flew, one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th centruy became a deist

Antony Flew became an alzheimer's patient and then found your god. I doubt this is a coincidence.

Awesome point. Maybe Theism is just another form of dementia?

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Antony Flew, one of the greatest philosophers of the 20th centruy became a deist

Antony Flew became an alzheimer's patient and then found your god. I doubt this is a coincidence.

I took Salvia once, and for a brief moment, I felt control over everything like a god himself.

I smoked salvia once & thought the porch I was sitting on was eating me. YMMV.

[Mr Camel]

Awesome point. Maybe Theism is just another form of dementia?

Good point. Makes you wonder...
Though that would mean dementia is more abundant then say, Cancer.
And probably even worse.