Interesting thread!

I have a question which relates to a point that BW made - that in some faiths the prospect of salvation is intrinsically linked to the following of one's faith (I hope my understanding of this is right, but my understanding is that in Christian faiths one cannot attain salvation without knowing Jesus - is that correct?).
For me, yes that is true - I believe that my salvation can ONLY be secured my putting faith in Jesus' ransom sacrifice, and following the Bible to the end.

My question is, having raised your child according to your faith - what happens if they, of their own choice, decide to follow a different path, one without faith? A path that still follows the principles and morality that your faith teaches, the only difference being that they do not have faith. How do you reconcile this? Is it possible to reconcile your child's choice and be supportive of it whilst remaining true to one's own faith? [/QUOTE]

While I don't have a child, I do have 2 sisters that have chosen a different path - one of which is on BB and may or may not make an appearance in this thread But I have had to come to terms with the fact that according to my religion, there will come a time when she is no longer here. While I desperately wish she would come back to our religion, I respect her as a person, and respect that she has made her own choice. Believe me, if she ever decided to come back I would one of the first to help her, right behind my parents I think! But forcing someone to believe defeats the purpose, and proves nothing.

The only problem I have with reconciling her choice is that I don't understand how we could've been brought up in the same household, and have gotten such different ideas, or understandings on the Bible - but I guess it comes down to personal perspectives

I hope I've helped answer your question Suse, and if I've caused anyone offence, please PM me