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I think a family is made up of all generations and not just the will of the nuclear family.  Like it or not, your husband's family is Christian and you are denying them the power to choose for themselves and learning about their ( not your) heritage.  I find that really sad for your kids.[/quote]

Don't you get it?  The in laws are undermining BOTH parents regarding a fundamental choice they have made about their lives and their children's lives.  OP's husband's family can continue to be Christian, but they should respect OP and her husband's decision that their family will be Jewish.  And yes, that is the will of the nuclear family.  Jews don't send their kids to Bible camp.

While many people may change religions when they are adults, most children don't choose new religions for themselves while they are children.  Educating children about their religion is generally a parental prerogative.

And, as others have observed, there is a long history around the world and throughout history of 'educating' Jews about Christianity.  Doesn't usually go so well for the Jews.[/quote]

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