(December 13, 2015 at 6:01 pm)Catholic_Lady Wrote: I don't have children yet, but when I do I fully intend on raising them within the faith, which is the same way my parents raised me. However, once they start growing up I would hope the do their own "soul searching" to see if this is really what they believe. And if not, I will love them and accept them regardless.
Once you've raised them within your own faith, don't you think that will necessarily constrict their search?
I didn't raise my son to think a particular way. I didn't lie about my atheism, nor did I denigrate his mother's beliefs; but I did teach him to question everything, including my own statements, and taught him the use of reason as a tool.
I didn't program him what to think. I taught him reasoning and let him program himself.
