RE: A question for atheists
June 22, 2010 at 9:22 am
(This post was last modified: June 22, 2010 at 9:25 am by KichigaiNeko.)
(June 22, 2010 at 6:14 am)British_Atheist Wrote: This is an honest question, to see if my parents actions/views would be commonplace among other atheists. I know this is not a big enough sample, but go with me here, please. If they don't apply, go wih a hypothetical, please?
1. If you have/had children, how would you raise them with regards to religion and spirituality?
glad to oblige.
As truthfully as they can understand at the time of their questions. Example: "Yes sweetheart there are fairies at the bottom of our garden" for a two -four year old.
(June 22, 2010 at 6:14 am)British_Atheist Wrote: 2. How would you react if they wanted to explore religion?
Let them go. This is assuming that they are of an advanced age ... say 14yo or older.
(June 22, 2010 at 6:14 am)British_Atheist Wrote: 3. How would you react if they came to a belief in a deity or deities, and converted to a religion?
I would not feel happy about it and would like to know the real reason why they wanted such support. Having gotten a reason I would acknowledge it as their point of view and like football world cups and grand finals never mention it again. I did raise them to be thinking individuals, and won't be surprised when they find out what a load of crap religion really is...unless they did it for the love of their life...then still it is their choice and I have to respect that
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