[quote=scaredyclassic]we tried to raise our kids with religion. Church every week, sunday school, baptisms, etc. One random day in church, our then 5 year old turned and said, “Mama, there is no G-d. This is not true”.
No idea how he spontaneously and unprompted came to that conclusion at 5.
I believed in the value of a religion as a way to control the kids and maybe provide some comfort or guidance through early years and was hoping they wouldnt figure that out till 25 or 30 if ever….[/quote]
Very interesting.
My mom was catholic. Having been skeptical since I could remember, I asked her on the way home from church one day when I was 6 or 7 where god came from. She said, “he’s always been there.” I pressed for a better answer, but none was forthcoming. I’ve been basically an atheist ever since.
I understand about providing comfort or guidance. Well, comfort, anyway. Sometimes I think maybe I should’ve shown my daughter religion for that purpose. I know her quite well, though, and I don’t think she would’ve fallen for it.
