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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is more of a parenting question than a religious question. If you are atheist or agnostic or follow a non-monotheistic religion, how do you handle it when other people's kids bring up God and repeatedly insist that God exists?  I try to mildly say "well, some people think God exists and some people don't" and change the subject, but some kids will just keep insisting and try to get into it. The problem especially arises when my DC says "no, God does not exist" and then both kids ignore my attempt to say people have different views and agree to disagree. I find it a little awkward to be dealing with this with other people's kids, especially since these are early elementary kids. If you've btdt, any suggestions beyond what I'm doing? If your family believes in God, how would you like me to handle this? It doesn't happen a lot, but it's a little awkward when it does. [/quote]

You are asking a parenting question. And, I'm sorry that this is such an uncomfortable situation you're facing. I see that you don't want it discussed, perhaps out of respect for the parenting choices of others, perhaps because it's a conversation you'd rather have privately with your child.

I'd distract!! "Do super heroes exist?!!! Who'd win a battle: The Hulk or Iron Man?" "Do you guys know about cyborgs---half person, half computer robot???" "Whaaat?!!" If they were fighting over a toy, you could take it away. With a conversation, I think your only course is to introduce a new provocative topic. "HMMMM, what do you think you're getting for Xmas this year, Tommy?!" "What should I get Sam for Xmas?" You'll want to get them off-topic, to have them let go, right?

Best of luck to you, managing this. Sounds awful.
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