I stressed other things to him instead of religion. He is one of the nicest kids a parent could ever ask for. He treats people with respect and is considerate of other people's feelings. He is in the top 1% of his class and is looking forward to going away to college in a few years. I would not change one thing about him. He was diagnosed with Marfan's syndrome a few years back and he just takes each day as it comes and never worries about what might happen down the road with this chronic illness. He is an awesome kid!!
Smart kids normally like to learn and he will be able to approach the subject in an unbiased way, if he decides to go to college suggest to him that he takes a "comparative religion" class........he will be able to see the entire array of human beliefs with an open mind ......and that will probably get him more interested on the whole subject
You were brought up on a strict Catholic upbringing and didn't force it on your son? Good for you! What the hell are you worried about? as you stated he has respect and a good head on his shoulders that's all a kid needs.. If he seeks another "path" in his life (god) that's his choice and his choice to make and not forced on him, for that you should be commended. Don't second guess sound choices you made for your sons path; you don't have to, you let him :aktion033
I think people are better off staying away from organized religion because most of them promote hatred towards people of other religions, race, sexuality etc. Your son is better off being a decent, considerate person who keeps his spirituality personal.
According to the many churches you still go to heaven despite raping young boys as long as you ask for forgiveness and yet good people, that have never harmed anyone, go to hell becuase they haven't participated in sanctioned worship? No thanks.
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According to the many churches you still go to heaven despite raping young boys as long as you ask for forgiveness and yet good people, that have never harmed anyone, go to hell becuase they haven't participated in sanctioned worship? No thanks.
ope:a. I'm not athiest
b. I'm twice Harry's son's age, so it's not like he's getting his religious views from me
Let's hope Harry's kid searches for truth in life, and doesn't take the advice of the first ignoramus that pawns whatever nonsense fits his agenda off as fact.
This was the best answer by far to the original thread. I cant believe in some of u guys responses. True people use god and religion as a crutch. But how if u never talked to him or took him to church can he make an intelligent choice of what he wants to believe. Cmon guys think about when we are betting do research one team and say i dont care who they playing i will make my bet based on what i know about that one side. I think its good u leave it up to him. Just think since u have been in a catholic church which im in to that u should take him to a mass and if u believe in God explain to him why or why not. But at least expose hom to both sides especially if u want him to believe. Just my opinion.
Religion is great if you can throw out reality and let the story make you feel good inside about yourself.
For others it becomes a life sentence. Fear based religion thrives on the unknown and can really screw up some people. It's simply not worth it to infect your child with fear to get love. It's the most retarded aspect of this fear based religion.
For others it becomes a life sentence. Fear based religion thrives on the unknown and can really screw up some people. It's simply not worth it to infect your child with fear to get love. It's the most retarded aspect of this fear based religion.
I could never trust a group of people who tell you to read this book because it tells the truth about God and the world we live in and will answer all the questions in your head.
But this God has a choosen people and just so happens to make sure that everyone knows this is the only God you can praise. I am the only God, all other Gods are false and yet it just so happens this God loves the Jews.
Fat Chance there's any truth to it!
But this God has a choosen people and just so happens to make sure that everyone knows this is the only God you can praise. I am the only God, all other Gods are false and yet it just so happens this God loves the Jews.
Fat Chance there's any truth to it!
Religion was forced on people thousands of years ago. People didn't know any better and were forced to admit they were nothing special. This keep the people useless and keep them from learning and growing smarter because of their learnings that they were just followers and not leaders.
It also keep people from fighting back the evil bastards who abused the believers. Religion is a form of drug. I truly believe you get the same results from religious freaks that you get from drug addicts. They become slaves to their habit!
It also keep people from fighting back the evil bastards who abused the believers. Religion is a form of drug. I truly believe you get the same results from religious freaks that you get from drug addicts. They become slaves to their habit!
Harry,
CKLennon has one of the best recommendations on here. One other thing to think about or consider, perhaps before engaging your son:
- Why does it bother you? You seem to have satisfied your stated goal of raising a critically and independant thinking child. If what else you say about him is true, who cares if he doesn't believe in a God? By your description he sounds like a great kid.
I have an almost 3 year old daughter and while I was raised catholic and she has been baptized, I have no plans on raising her in any sort of religious manner. Those that have spoken critically of religion in this thread pretty much mirror my thoughts. How christians, muslims or whatever other modern religious belief completely disregard the beliefs of other modern religions, the druids, ancient greeks or ancient romans and fail to question their own is beyond me. Where is the difference?
Whatever, that isn't the point of this thread. personally, I say good job in two respects, (i) trying to raise a critical and independent thinking child and not some clone; and (ii) succeeding.
CKLennon has one of the best recommendations on here. One other thing to think about or consider, perhaps before engaging your son:
- Why does it bother you? You seem to have satisfied your stated goal of raising a critically and independant thinking child. If what else you say about him is true, who cares if he doesn't believe in a God? By your description he sounds like a great kid.
I have an almost 3 year old daughter and while I was raised catholic and she has been baptized, I have no plans on raising her in any sort of religious manner. Those that have spoken critically of religion in this thread pretty much mirror my thoughts. How christians, muslims or whatever other modern religious belief completely disregard the beliefs of other modern religions, the druids, ancient greeks or ancient romans and fail to question their own is beyond me. Where is the difference?
Whatever, that isn't the point of this thread. personally, I say good job in two respects, (i) trying to raise a critical and independent thinking child and not some clone; and (ii) succeeding.
As a 6 year old my son asked me, "Dad I know why women have nipples, why do men have nipples?" I didnt know what to say. Now that he is 16 years old he also told me that he doesn't believe in being a Catholic, his reasoning. " Adam and Eve were the first man and women in the world, right? They had 2 sons, right? Where did the rest of the people in the world come from? Only possible explanation is that Eve had sex with her sons, right? The priest scandal with young boys, Eve doing her children. I want nothing to do with such a pedophilic organization." I could only say. "Maybe Eve had sex with her kids when they became adults. so technically shes not a pedophile." My son just looked at me and rolled his eyes.
Im going to give you a different opinion......... Im a Christian and proudly proclaim it..........
It is your job to tell your son the Truth........... and deep down, i believe you know the Truth..............
you see Harrington, someday we must all give an account of our lives... and up until the age of accountability, you are responsible for your son..
I am absoulutely sure, there is a God........ and not just a god but the one true God.........
"we must all choose this day, whom we will serve but as for me and my house, we choose to serve the Lord"...
tell your son, who Jesus is......... you will be glad you did....
good day gentlemen, dont care to read the responses, just wanted to share my stance.......
It is your job to tell your son the Truth........... and deep down, i believe you know the Truth..............
you see Harrington, someday we must all give an account of our lives... and up until the age of accountability, you are responsible for your son..
I am absoulutely sure, there is a God........ and not just a god but the one true God.........
"we must all choose this day, whom we will serve but as for me and my house, we choose to serve the Lord"...
tell your son, who Jesus is......... you will be glad you did....
good day gentlemen, dont care to read the responses, just wanted to share my stance.......
