Life on other planets
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That may well be your "desire"
but do you give vulnerable young minds a balanced overview - or do you present only your own conclusions as inarguable "truth" ?
Have you ever said to them
" We believe absolutely in Jesus etc etc but, other equally intelligent, educated, sincere and moral people are atheists, Muslims, Buddhists and so on" ?
Do you ensure that they are aware of the basics of those other belief systems ?
If not, I respectfully suggest that you are indeed "hindering thought" and cultivating a "one track mind".
but do you give vulnerable young minds a balanced overview - or do you present only your own conclusions as inarguable "truth" ?
Have you ever said to them
" We believe absolutely in Jesus etc etc but, other equally intelligent, educated, sincere and moral people are atheists, Muslims, Buddhists and so on" ?
Do you ensure that they are aware of the basics of those other belief systems ?
If not, I respectfully suggest that you are indeed "hindering thought" and cultivating a "one track mind".
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My children will most certainly taught the teachings of Jesus and to seek God with all their heart, soul, strength and mind. And that Jesus is the Way, the Truth and Life. They will also be taught other peoples beliefs and taught to respect them even if they don't agree with them. As it is inevitable that they will see people with differing beliefs and lifestyles which would understably lead to questions.
My boy is 2 1/2 and already loves to pray, so very precious. But what they choose when they come of age, is their choice.
My boy is 2 1/2 and already loves to pray, so very precious. But what they choose when they come of age, is their choice.
The kid 'loves' to please its parent !
It has been taught to "pray" - which it does not understand - but it knows it pleases dad if it goes through the motions.
Pavlov's dog, really.
No major problems there - as long as it is subsequently taught that there are other credible belief systems and that dad could be wrong.
WORDS TO LIVE BY from a noted sage of our era.
"Foster a child's imagination so they may never lose their child-like wonder of the world."
It has been taught to "pray" - which it does not understand - but it knows it pleases dad if it goes through the motions.
Pavlov's dog, really.
No major problems there - as long as it is subsequently taught that there are other credible belief systems and that dad could be wrong.
WORDS TO LIVE BY from a noted sage of our era.
"Foster a child's imagination so they may never lose their child-like wonder of the world."