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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

Lol no brainwashing here^^^^

Wow!

History upsets you and people’s personal religious beliefs upset you. Religious freedom upsets you. That’s a you problem.

PP doesn't seem upset at all.

PP is upset, thus the constant threads with these themes:

-religious people brainwash their children
-missionaries are bad people who force poor people to accept religion
-Christianity teaches that non-Christians “burn in hell.”
-religious freedom is bad
-religious people hate and distrust people who don’t think as they do

and as usual: there is no God, but God is evil and lets babies die and gives toddlers cancer. (This is the most illogical statement I’ve ever read. Don’t forget the small g god. The big G might lead one to think He exists. But He doesn’t! But He still gives toddlers cancer.)

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

It’s not delusional to point out how unethical some missionaries are.

And some ”belief systems” spread faster than others. eg. Q

Your personal hostility towards Christianity does not mean Christian missionaries are unethical. The world operates on a scale that may or may not coincide with your personal ethical standards. That you don’t comprehend that fact is also a you problem.

Again- no child or adult, parent or otherwise -worldwide-has to agree with you or what you choose to believe. You have no right to decide anything for anyone but yourself. You have no power to choose anything for anyone. You are in charge of you. You are in charge of your minor child/children. Other people are in charge of themselves and their minor child/children.

Stop trying to force your values/morals/choices on people. It’s delusional and you need to realize that. It’s borderline pathological to believe you have any power to do these things.

Are missionaries who are trying to force their beliefs on others "delusional" or "borderline pathological"?

My thoughts on religion have nothing to do with the ethics of missionary work. It's a topic widely debated by many.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-46336355

No, missionaries are not forcing anyone to be anything. Is this another anti-missionary thread? If so, just know your hostility towards religion and missionaries does not constitute truth or fact.

It’s a you problem.

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Anonymous wrote:I don't think it works to teach young kids multiple religions. It's already hard enough to teach one religion. I think the best that you can hope for is that your kid is flexible enough that when he/she gets older, he/she can be open-minded enough to learn about other religions. This requires teaching a kid nuance and the fact that the world is complicated and simplistic theories aren't always correct in practice, which is a non-trivial thing.

Teaching things to kids in narrative form (as religion does) works well because humans take to narratives very easily. Telling a story to convey a message is the best way to teach young kids something. Trying to teach kids multiple religions is like trying to teach kids multiple, contradictory stories. It's not going to work, if only because it's confusing because kids don't actually have any sense of perspective. The first religion that you teach is going to provide the perspective/lens through which a kid will understand things. This idea of teaching kids multiple religions comes from adults who want a certain end result but who have forgotten what it's actually like to be a young kid.

Young kids are very malleable and trusting and are likely to believe whatever their parents tell them. The will believe in fantasies like the easter bunny and Santa Claus, but at some point when they're older, will stop believing.

Some children approach religion the same way. There is a growing number of adults who were taught religion as children who no longer believe as adults.

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

It’s not delusional to point out how unethical some missionaries are.

And some ”belief systems” spread faster than others. eg. Q

Your personal hostility towards Christianity does not mean Christian missionaries are unethical. The world operates on a scale that may or may not coincide with your personal ethical standards. That you don’t comprehend that fact is also a you problem.

Again- no child or adult, parent or otherwise -worldwide-has to agree with you or what you choose to believe. You have no right to decide anything for anyone but yourself. You have no power to choose anything for anyone. You are in charge of you. You are in charge of your minor child/children. Other people are in charge of themselves and their minor child/children.

Stop trying to force your values/morals/choices on people. It’s delusional and you need to realize that. It’s borderline pathological to believe you have any power to do these things.

To OP -- Thanks for asking a provocative question that has generated many thoughtful responses.

Anonymous wrote:I don't think it works to teach young kids multiple religions. It's already hard enough to teach one religion. I think the best that you can hope for is that your kid is flexible enough that when he/she gets older, he/she can be open-minded enough to learn about other religions. This requires teaching a kid nuance and the fact that the world is complicated and simplistic theories aren't always correct in practice, which is a non-trivial thing.

Teaching things to kids in narrative form (as religion does) works well because humans take to narratives very easily. Telling a story to convey a message is the best way to teach young kids something. Trying to teach kids multiple religions is like trying to teach kids multiple, contradictory stories. It's not going to work, if only because it's confusing because kids don't actually have any sense of perspective. The first religion that you teach is going to provide the perspective/lens through which a kid will understand things. This idea of teaching kids multiple religions comes from adults who want a certain end result but who have forgotten what it's actually like to be a young kid.

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

Lol no brainwashing here^^^^

Wow!

History upsets you and people’s personal religious beliefs upset you. Religious freedom upsets you. That’s a you problem.

PP doesn't seem upset at all.

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

It’s not delusional to point out how unethical some missionaries are.

And some ”belief systems” spread faster than others. eg. Q

Your personal hostility towards Christianity does not mean Christian missionaries are unethical. The world operates on a scale that may or may not coincide with your personal ethical standards. That you don’t comprehend that fact is also a you problem.

Again- no child or adult, parent or otherwise -worldwide-has to agree with you or what you choose to believe. You have no right to decide anything for anyone but yourself. You have no power to choose anything for anyone. You are in charge of you. You are in charge of your minor child/children. Other people are in charge of themselves and their minor child/children.

Stop trying to force your values/morals/choices on people. It’s delusional and you need to realize that. It’s borderline pathological to believe you have any power to do these things.

Are missionaries who are trying to force their beliefs on others "delusional" or "borderline pathological"?

My thoughts on religion have nothing to do with the ethics of missionary work. It's a topic widely debated by many.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-46336355

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

It’s not delusional to point out how unethical some missionaries are.

And some ”belief systems” spread faster than others. eg. Q

Your personal hostility towards Christianity does not mean Christian missionaries are unethical. The world operates on a scale that may or may not coincide with your personal ethical standards. That you don’t comprehend that fact is also a you problem.

Again- no child or adult, parent or otherwise -worldwide-has to agree with you or what you choose to believe. You have no right to decide anything for anyone but yourself. You have no power to choose anything for anyone. You are in charge of you. You are in charge of your minor child/children. Other people are in charge of themselves and their minor child/children.

Stop trying to force your values/morals/choices on people. It’s delusional and you need to realize that. It’s borderline pathological to believe you have any power to do these things.

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

Your responsibility to teach your children to obey their parents and help them become responsible citizens. Perhaps they’ll find some faith on their own.

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

Lol no brainwashing here^^^^

Wow!

History upsets you and people’s personal religious beliefs upset you. Religious freedom upsets you. That’s a you problem.

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

It’s not delusional to point out how unethical some missionaries are.

And some ”belief systems” spread faster than others. eg. Q

Your personal hostility towards Christianity does not mean Christian missionaries are unethical. The world operates on a scale that may or may not coincide with your personal ethical standards. That you don’t comprehend that fact is also a you problem.

Again- no child or adult, parent or otherwise -worldwide-has to agree with you or what you choose to believe. You have no right to decide anything for anyone but yourself. You have no power to choose anything for anyone. You are in charge of you. You are in charge of your minor child/children. Other people are in charge of themselves and their minor child/children.

Stop trying to force your values/morals/choices on people. It’s delusional and you need to realize that. It’s borderline pathological to believe you have any power to do these things.

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

It’s not delusional to point out how unethical some missionaries are.

And some ”belief systems” spread faster than others. eg. Q

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

Lol no brainwashing here^^^^

Wow!

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Anonymous wrote:I get the how useful it is for humans to have morality and love of God but find it questionable to teach kids about just one religion because that's what I was taught by my parents who were taught by theirs.

I wonder if as parents its our responsibility to introduce them to all major religions, as well as concepts of agnosticism and atheism?

We did that. Christianity won.

Christianity won quickly and effectively. The other “religions” were overwhelmed and relegated to obscurity. The people posting here who are hostile to Christianity are historically ignorant and do not realize that fact. We are speaking of the Western world in this context.

The flip side is hostile to Christianity/religion posters know this, and are gnashing their teeth with impotent rage. Thus, the “we should teach everyone’s kids about all religions! IT’S NOT FAIR” posters whining here very often.

No: if you want to offer an alternative and want that alternative populated significantly, go for it. I suspect that people understand that and thus the hatred here exhibited for Christianity.

The poster who repeatedly mentions the decline of Christianity in the United States will post soon. Ok.

Check out the growth Christianity im Africa, Asia. Christianity is growing worldwide. A humble carpenter was tortured and executed by His corrupt government- but He lives all over the world today. Amen!

(That ties in with the “we should ban all missionaries” posts that rear their delusional thread heads here often. No, we aren’t going to ban missionaries. You don’t get to dictate to the world what is done because you disagree with something.)

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Anonymous wrote:Is it fair to brainwash children into thinking that everything in life can be chosen?

What choices can’t we make?

Where we are born, our health, who are parents are, circumstances of our life, color of our skin, etc