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[quote=Anonymous]I'm sorry you're in pain about this, OP.

I strongly recommend you don't push too hard right now, because it will only alienate them further. It's very possible they will return to their faith when they get older, but it will probably not be your extreme denomination, since that was a source of trauma to them, but a more mainstream and socially-integrated one.

If that happens, would you be relieved or still disappointed? What are your goals for your children and grandchildren?

Growing up in a majority Catholic European country, I was friends with several Muslim boys at school. Some of their families were very conservative and didn't let their daughters go to school (which was illegal where we lived). The family I was closest to was more liberal and had "given in" to their children's requests... and put up a Christmas tree, with presents! My friend was delighted. He still read the Quran every day.

I think it's beautiful that children growing up in a multicultural world follow their faith how they want, and create new traditions. When you think about it, this is how it's always been ever since the dawn of humanity.

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