(July 29, 2015 at 2:43 pm)lkingpinl Wrote: Niemenovic, I am assuming you are referring to indoctrination. I am a Christian, I do not go to church. I believe the vast majority of churches and religious institutions today are akin to the Pharisees written in the Biblical times. Arrogant, holier than though, infallible bigots. I have 5 kids. They ask questions and I tell them what I believe but I will never discourage them thinking for themselves. My kids can see on my bookshelf the books of C.S. Lewis, Lee Strobel, Norman Geisler and next to them, David Hume, Immanuel Kant, Charles Darwin, Richard Dawkins. I read them all because it absurd to listen to one view and tune out the opposing view. I look at both from an objective point of view and make my own decisions. I don't send my kids to Bible Camp, nor do I force them to pray at night or at meals. Maybe I'm odd and I think even other Christians will probably have an issue with my methods, but I'm not here to satisfy people.
Well, you sir, you get a hi5. That's very admirable, and I think sensible parenting. I wish more believers would have the same attitude.
My biggest issue is with religious organizations such as the RCC institutionalizing indoctrination, as well as with parents who force their beliefs on their children.
