My parents are very religious. To the point that even though they are both very well educated and intelligent, they don't believe in evolution. Baffling. Anyway, I let my two daughters, now 10 & 8, go spend a week with them in the summer where they take them to summer bible camp. I think it's a good thing.
Why? Well, for one, most people buy into religion, like I did growing up, because no one pointed out all the blatant problems with it while they are young. You are there to guide him. Let him learn about their religious viewpoints and then ask him the tough questions. Make him think about it. Most people don't experience this growing up so religion gets a free ride in their minds. You will also be able to point out to him all the other religions various people believe. It would be an excellent tool for you to teach him critical thought.
Shielding him from religious viewpoints will prevent him from building these mental defenses. When he grows up and moves away, if he's not taught these things, he might be easy prey for some religious nutballs.
It's a good thing. Raise a critically minded young man. Let him learn ALL about religion.
Why? Well, for one, most people buy into religion, like I did growing up, because no one pointed out all the blatant problems with it while they are young. You are there to guide him. Let him learn about their religious viewpoints and then ask him the tough questions. Make him think about it. Most people don't experience this growing up so religion gets a free ride in their minds. You will also be able to point out to him all the other religions various people believe. It would be an excellent tool for you to teach him critical thought.
Shielding him from religious viewpoints will prevent him from building these mental defenses. When he grows up and moves away, if he's not taught these things, he might be easy prey for some religious nutballs.
It's a good thing. Raise a critically minded young man. Let him learn ALL about religion.
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