How would "freethinkers" deal with children who turn religious?

Both of my children have gone to church. My son quit going when they couldn't answer his question in a logical manner.
My daughter still goes and loves it.

I let my children choose their own path. Considering we all end up the same, I don't see that it matters.

 

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Q and a christian woman? Q, what in the hell were you thinking? i mean, Q, what in the hell were you thinking with?

 

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It appears you both have reading comprehension issues. The Christian woman is in the article linked by Sam. In other words, Sam put forth a bogus article to make her point. The children were already indoctrinated by their Christian mother. Kapeesh?

 

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Off the top of my head, I can't think of any.

 

And, it doesn't bother you that your daughter will end up being indoctrinated into a cult, brain dead and deluded?

 

well darn, cause that would have been funny.

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Nope. You see religion as being evil. I see religion as being a choice. As long as she isn't harmed, why would I care about it? I have seen religion do many wonderful things for people. Salvation Army comes to mind.

 

Downright impossible.

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Indoctrination is not a choice.

Let me repeat; indoctrinated, brain dead and deluded. That is serious harm to your daughter.

So, you believe a charitable organization has the requirement for cult belief in order to be "wonderful?" Ever hear of the Red Cross?

 

No, so. Since birth my children have been told what to eat, how to behave, how to dress. How is this not indoctrination? Its not as if they are forced to go. If they don't want to, they don't have to. But if they want to, I support them in their choice.

 

all things are possible with god.

doesn't that make you excited?

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Obviously you don't know the difference between indoctrination and teaching.

You are supporting her indoctrination. That's your choice. Sad, indeed.

 

I'm not narrow minded I guess. Its her path to make

 

That is absolutely false, Lori. So far, after repeated requests from me, you have yet to have your god visit me. It would appear not very much is possible with god.

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Now, you're deluded.

She's not making it, the cult is.

 

The isn't forced to go to church. She isn't forced to read a bible. She isn't forced to be in a choir. They are all things she enjoys. No different than going to cheer-leading practice, learning cheers, going to camp. Its what she enjoys.

I'm not a 'my way or the highway' kind of parent. What kind of parent would I be if I forced her to be an atheist when she didn't want to be?

 

you have to request this yourself! :wallbang:

 

Fine. She enjoys the indoctrination... but, she probably doesn't know she's being indoctrinated. Neither do you if you believe what she's doing is relative to cheer-leading or going to camp... unless it's a Christian camp.

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No one is asking you to force her to do anything. But, most certainly, you should at the very least, teach her something about what she's getting into. But, I fear you don't know the difference.

 

Yeah, we've already been down that road, Lori. And, since your god has refused or ignored my pleas, it's up to you to talk with him and convince him to visit me.

Don't you think that act would be worthwhile for you? If you did as I requested and your god visited me, you would have a seriously huge victory on your hands. Think about it, YOU would have changed an atheist like me into a Christian.

That doesn't entice you in the least?

 

no. but i'll pray for you anyway. grrrrr....

what pleas? you don't even believe in the remote possibility of his existance. so, why would you plead with god? that makes no sense.