What do u tell ur children about god n ur religion??

[Bumperstump Cummerbund]

Not having children myself, I can only tell you hypothetically and what my own experience growing up was

Since I was born my parents took me regularly to our meetings (church) and out witnessing. I used to have the Bible Stories on tape and would listen to them when I fell asleep, I had my favourite stories that I would ask for. Mum says I used to always ask for 'cut bays, cut bays!', which was the story of King Solomon and the two women who both claimed a baby as their own When I was very young I had a drawing book and pencils for the meetings, and then as I got older I had my own bag and books, a little songbook and bible and bible story book or great teacher book. I was encouraged to quietly read during the meetings, and not play around or make too much noise. Then as I got older and started choosing to participate I had the same publications as everyone else, and learned how to study them in advance so I could answer up. When I was 7 years old I started giving talks, just 5 minute ones with another sister. I would write them and Mum would check them and help me with them. When I was 11 I decided I wanted to be baptised, so my parents helped me go through the necessary steps to do that. I regularly went witnessing and made it a goal in school holidays to do what we call Auxiliary Pioneering, which at the time meant spending 60 hours witnessing in a month. I've never celebrated birthdays or Christmas in accordance with our religion.

My own children will be brought up the same way. If they choose to leave, or choose not to get baptised, then that is their choice - I can't say I'll be happy about it, obviously, but I will accept it.

[Maruschke]

DH and I are both Christians and will raise our children in that way - sharing our faith with them and taking them to church etc. One of the highlights of my day is sitting down with DH and DD1 and reading through her devotional (it is VERY simple for a 1 year old). We are hoping that this habit continues while she is a child and teen and she begins to form her own personal relationship with God. I don't think you can force faith on anyone, it's something you can expose them to, pray for them, guide them, but eventually they need to make it their own.

[*Sparklez*]

I tell them he does n that he is all around them n we pray 5 times a day to let god well Allah to us which means god know that we luv him n abide by him I also tell them if they ever feel any different to cum talk to me n if I can't help them I'll find someone who does... My kids know both Muslim n Christian as they attend a catholic school also so I'm happy for them to learn about any religion

[Indadhanu]

my question is how does ur religion play a role in ur lives?? n in ur childrens lives??
if they asked u about god n many of the questions they do ask what is ur response??

and as they age n get to the age to choose for themselves would u repect it?? or how would u deal with it n others remarks??

I'm a Buddhist and Shel doesn't subscribe to any religion, and we've decided to bring our kids up knowing about different religions and encouraging them to learn and decide which one feels right.

I am very religious, but am also aware that Jazz may not have the same feelings about Buddhism so I'll answer questions and allow her to participate if she wants. If she wants to ask questions of another religion I'll have to seek someone out to answer because I know a little bit about a few religions but definitely not enough to qualify me to answer any questions!

If she wants to practice another religion then that's fine. My thoughts are that she has a right to follow her heart and how can I tell her to believe in something that she doesn't believe...? Most people think I'd be against her practicing Christianity, but I'm not. I just hope that with whatever religon she follows, she practices compassion and respect and understanding to every other being. I think that's what I'd tell anyone who expresses any concern.

This was my parents attitude to religion. They have always respected my religious decisions; to explore and eventually follow the Buddhist religion, and I never felt any hesitation to talk to them about religion, and they were always happy to help me find answers.

[*Sparklez*]

Meow thank u... that's wat I wanted to see if the question arises how would u approach it??

[Mum2SweetCs]

When I went to school, we had to do religion. In those days, religion was basically different types of christianity so I chose church of england.

My parents are buddhist but that wasnt an option in religion studies then.

Anyway, throughout my childhood, my parents never forced us to follow anything, although they encourged us to participate in their prayers, it wasn't forced.

My siblings and I even went to church when we were younger, my parents would drop us off and my brothers are christian.

I am a believer of both. Although this may be hard to comphrend to some, as I have had this reaction before, I believed Jesus existed and so did Buddha and they were extrodanary people that helped out those in need.

I hope to bring the same choices for dd. If she wanted to be a christian I will support her, if she wanted to be buddhist, muslim, I too will support her.

I hope I havent offended anyone in my mish mash of a post. I still keep in contact with my Sister of the church and also go to the temple a few times a year.