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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Last night my 6 year old asked if I thought there is a god. I tried to deflect and ask what she thought, etc. She persisted and eventually I said that I don’t think so. She said “phew, me too!” She said she’s been thinking about this a lot and came to that conclusion. She sounded relieved that I agreed with her.

I don’t want to push my beliefs on her but I didn’t want to lie either. I’m also pretty impressed that she came to that conclusion at 6 - took me several years longer.

Now I’m afraid she will get bullied at school by kids at school who have different beliefs. I did already explain to her that everyone has different beliefs and “god” can be a touchy subject for some people. But she’s 6 and I’d be surprised if she doesn’t bring it up. She has no filter.

Anything else I should tell her? [/quote]

This question will keep coming up, as their brains mature.  I just say that this is a question that people have devoted their lives to try and figure out.  Very intelligent and wise people have come down on both sides of this, and others are in limbo and unsure.  (and then I say, as for me, most of the time I believe in God, and sometimes I don't...)  And anyone who is really thinking about this issue will grapple with it.  It's ok to not be sure, or to question, and decide, and then revisit your decision.  [/quote]

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