After reading your latest post/replies I can confirm that we really are in the same boat my friend.
You, and I for that matter, have been brought up in an abusive manner. I don't think that forcing your child to become a Christian just because he was born in a Christian family is fair. Just because I was born in a religious country does not mean in any way that I actually intend on being religious at all. If I ever have a kid, I will give him/her the options available. I will show him/her that there are various religions to practise but I will also explain why I'm an atheist. After that, it's up to my kid to decide which path he/she wants to follow. I'm not going to force my kid to become an atheist just because I am, and this should be done even with children born in Christian families.
I congratulate you for finding out that religion is fake, even if it took you longer than it took me. I remember even going to Catholic lessons till a few years ago but even then I only used to attend for the games and to meet my friends and I didn't focus at all on praying etc.
I also congratulate you on finding a good place to speak about your beliefs freely and without judgement. This forum is a great way to discuss things with people who are in the same boat as you are.
You, and I for that matter, have been brought up in an abusive manner. I don't think that forcing your child to become a Christian just because he was born in a Christian family is fair. Just because I was born in a religious country does not mean in any way that I actually intend on being religious at all. If I ever have a kid, I will give him/her the options available. I will show him/her that there are various religions to practise but I will also explain why I'm an atheist. After that, it's up to my kid to decide which path he/she wants to follow. I'm not going to force my kid to become an atheist just because I am, and this should be done even with children born in Christian families.
I congratulate you for finding out that religion is fake, even if it took you longer than it took me. I remember even going to Catholic lessons till a few years ago but even then I only used to attend for the games and to meet my friends and I didn't focus at all on praying etc.
I also congratulate you on finding a good place to speak about your beliefs freely and without judgement. This forum is a great way to discuss things with people who are in the same boat as you are.
