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At what age should a child be introduced to religion?

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At what age should a child be introduced to religion?
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RE: At what age should a child be introduced to religion?
May 25, 2022 at 7:15 pm
(May 25, 2022 at 10:07 am)Mister Agenda Wrote:
(May 25, 2022 at 3:31 am)Belacqua Wrote: "Daddy, what's that building you go to every Sunday morning?"
"Sorry, Timmy, I can't answer that question until you're 12 years old."

"Mommy, what's that pendant you wear around your neck?" 
"This is not for you to know until you reach the age of reason. Ask again then."

Could you elaborate on how this relates to Bruce's post, particularly given that Bruce was kind enough to elaborate on what was meant by 'introduce', which you omitted?

It means that it's not practical to wait until a child is 11 or 12 to discuss religion.
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RE: At what age should a child be introduced to religion? - by Belacqua - May 25, 2022 at 7:15 pm

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