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Is it right to teach kids to follow a religion before they’re old enough to decide for themselves?

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Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
Define"teach kids" telling them lies, making unsubstantiated promises, and scaring them with "The devil's gonna gitch ya if you don't watch out!" Is not helpful. Pushing doctrines full of bigotry, misogyny, and murder for the sake of power and money doesnt seem right.

I'm not sure how one would really explain ethics and morality to a four year old using religious doctrines as they exist.

Using the concepts of:
Appropriate speech and actions to not hurt other people,
Being loving and caring,
showing empathy and support to those in need,
and sharing are probably better
LordShadowfire · 46-50, M
@Tastyfrzz I'm inclined to agree with this 100%. And these are the principles behind most of the major religions in this world before people started messing with them and adding all kinds of hateful bs.