What are you basing this on? This has not been my experience.
My exes are Christian. Neither of my daughters were confused. Would like my daughter to confirm this with you?
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Kids and spirituality
- Thread starter King Phenomenon
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What are you basing this on? This has not been my experience.
My exes are Christian. Neither of my daughters were confused. Would like my daughter to confirm this with you?
King Phenomenon
Well-Known Member
Looks like remaining mum is paying dividends
Lol
RestlessSoul
Well-Known Member
I had a junior school teacher who gave us pretty much exactly that message, something similar anyway.
Vowed I would never send my kids to a Catholic school as a result. We did though, and they don't teach that anymore. I think there may be laws in the UK now that prevent that sort of indoctrination in schools; though obviously not in the home.
My parents are practising Catholics, but my dad, who loves all things Japanese including Judo and Karate, has an interest in Buddhism. So there were Buddhas as well as Sacred Hearts and Virgin Mary's in the house I grew up in. I'm pretty comfortable around all religious art now, including some of the weirder Catholic stuff (Catholicism is choc full of pagan iconography, as are some schools of Buddhism).
Altfish
Veteran Member
Yes, so long as they are taught about all the main religions and non-belief.
Religion is too important to be ignored, It has a great influence on politics, makes people do strange things, etc
Their choice, you have a problem with that then why not be open about it?
sojourner
Annoyingly Progressive Since 2006
I disagree. Spirituality is essential for good health. Religion is the way in which spirituality is apprehended.
exchemist
Veteran Member
Yes. First, it is important for them to understand something about what different sorts of religion people follow. This will help them avoid being ignorant and bigoted later on. Second, it is important for them to understand their own culture - and just about every culture has a fairly strong religious component embedded in it. Third, teaching them some religious ideas may appeal to them later on in life. My impression is that in today's world it can be quite hard to get an idea of what religions offer if you have not been brought up with them. But on no account should a parent or a school try to force religion on a child that does not want it. That is a recipe for lifelong antagonism.
exchemist
Veteran Member
Not all religions - or all denominations of religions - are like that.
Your opinion is noted and compared to real life then rejected as opinion
FYI, the millions and millions of non spiritual people are not.. thats NOT unhealthy
sojourner
Annoyingly Progressive Since 2006
Right back at ya.
You will note that i have edited my post. So you say non spiritual people are unhealthily... Careful how you answerer that
King Phenomenon
Well-Known Member
Scooby doo!
? That's as clear as mud in the context. but little more than i would expect
King Phenomenon
Well-Known Member
Any major religions you would exclude from your list of introductions to said child?
I wouldn't introduce them to any unless they asked.
But there is a rider...
Each year we held a different mid winter celebration from around the world and through history. As the kids became more aware they chose the theme.
For the last 3 years we have held Saturnalia, reason being they get more presents.
If you're religious, go regularly to a temple, etc, are you supposed to stop all that when the kiddies arrive? In other words, it's going to happen whether we like it or not. All parents pass on their views, either actively, or passively.
I think children should learn about the beliefs of their parents, and participate with them in their spirituality if they choose to, but should also be exposed to differing religious viewpoints.
Lucky that me and my wife share different views, so we approach Spirituality from similar, but not identical angles.
Aštra’el
Aštara, Blade of Aštoreth
There is no “should”, but yes, I completely approve of children being raised into the religion of their parents/ ancestors.
Nope.
sojourner
Annoyingly Progressive Since 2006
Everyone has a spiritual aspect. They may have differing nomenclature and understanding, but whether you call it “spirituality” or “emotional well-being,” or “self-care,” it’s all the same. And those who don’t care for themselves holistically are not as healthy as those who do.