I have had several arguments with my religious husband about what we might teach our children one day, because he wants them taught his beliefs etc.
I don't want them to be taught atheism, but I do want them to be taught to think for themselves and decide what they believe in when they are old enough.
that is how I came to atheism, and i think it's the only true way to ever know your beliefs are your own and not something someone has told you is true.
as far as I am concerned 10 would not be old enough, I have told my husband that our children can learn of both our beliefs when they start highschool, as that's most often when they start serious science classes and will therefore soon learn of evolution and their minds are significantly more developed to be able to understand some of the concepts behind religion.
so maybe I would be speaking to the in-laws etc and explaining that you want your children to grow up with the ability to find their own ways and beliefs.
I don't want them to be taught atheism, but I do want them to be taught to think for themselves and decide what they believe in when they are old enough.
that is how I came to atheism, and i think it's the only true way to ever know your beliefs are your own and not something someone has told you is true.
as far as I am concerned 10 would not be old enough, I have told my husband that our children can learn of both our beliefs when they start highschool, as that's most often when they start serious science classes and will therefore soon learn of evolution and their minds are significantly more developed to be able to understand some of the concepts behind religion.
so maybe I would be speaking to the in-laws etc and explaining that you want your children to grow up with the ability to find their own ways and beliefs.
Quote:Frankly, I wish that the fruits of my work useful and glorious appearing of the world that the fruits of my labor awaken the mind and unlock the feeling of those who are deprived of light.
Ridiculous to say, outside the sky was nothing.
There is not one world, one earth, one sun, but as many worlds as we see bright sparks on us.
Giordano Bruno
