Originally posted by: Aimster
What in the world am I supposed to say?
Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
Just tell them the truth.
Religion is a lie.
Originally posted by: RESmonkey
Originally posted by: DisgruntledVirus
Just tell them the truth.
Religion is a lie.
Problem is, when they're in a convo with other kids and say religion is a lie, they'll get into fights with other kids.
But yes, I think telling them the truth is still the right thing. Just let them know that there are believers out there that are too stubborn to let go.
Originally posted by: Aimster
Should I just tell my kids that we are Christian so they fit in at school?
Stupid I know...
Originally posted by: Xavier434
Originally posted by: Aimster
Should I just tell my kids that we are Christian so they fit in at school?
Stupid I know...
No, don't do that. Be honest with them. You don't have to explain every detail at first, but don't lie to them or withhold too much info either. The goal is to explain enough in such a way which you believe will result in your kids understanding what you are saying, satisfies their curiosity, and they will grow up to be accepting of everyone's differences. Make sure that they know they can approach you for answers to any questions they have in the future too. Slowly but surely, they will learn about different religions whether it be from you, friends of theirs, or independent study. From there, they will decide what they wish to believe on their own, but hopefully they will be accepting of everyone no matter what they believe.
Originally posted by: Homerboy
Originally posted by: Xavier434
Originally posted by: Aimster
Should I just tell my kids that we are Christian so they fit in at school?
Stupid I know...
No, don't do that. Be honest with them. You don't have to explain every detail at first, but don't lie to them or withhold too much info either. The goal is to explain enough in such a way which you believe will result in your kids understanding what you are saying, satisfies their curiosity, and they will grow up to be accepting of everyone's differences. Make sure that they know they can approach you for answers to any questions they have in the future too. Slowly but surely, they will learn about different religions whether it be from you, friends of theirs, or independent study. From there, they will decide what they wish to believe on their own, but hopefully they will be accepting of everyone no matter what they believe.
Sadly judging from the samples on ATOT, the majority general populace seems to believe that if you believe in any religion you're a dipshit. :frown:
Originally posted by: Homerboy
Originally posted by: Xavier434
Originally posted by: Aimster
Should I just tell my kids that we are Christian so they fit in at school?
Stupid I know...
No, don't do that. Be honest with them. You don't have to explain every detail at first, but don't lie to them or withhold too much info either. The goal is to explain enough in such a way which you believe will result in your kids understanding what you are saying, satisfies their curiosity, and they will grow up to be accepting of everyone's differences. Make sure that they know they can approach you for answers to any questions they have in the future too. Slowly but surely, they will learn about different religions whether it be from you, friends of theirs, or independent study. From there, they will decide what they wish to believe on their own, but hopefully they will be accepting of everyone no matter what they believe.
Sadly judging from the samples on ATOT, the majority general populace seems to believe that if you believe in any religion you're a dipshit. :frown:
