Is it right to teach kids to follow a religion before they’re old enough to decide for themselves?
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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
It is no different than brainwashing.
Even Aristotle did it though. And he wasn't religious.
This is 400 BCE. So don't don't say Christianity doesn't do it! Even Jewish follow Aristotle's principles.
The very hierarchy of the Catholic Church is based on the Roman Republic. Which was based on Plato's Republic. The very mentor of Aristotle.
So if you want your children to be ARISTOCRATIC, then you teach religion!
If you don't want your children to be ARISTOCRATIC (more social) then you don't teach religion.
You're not going to get around not brainwashing. One way or the other.
Children are in school to learn by examples! The type of examples doesn't matter. They will learn it.
Unlike adults, children rapidly adapt.
Even Aristotle did it though. And he wasn't religious.
This is 400 BCE. So don't don't say Christianity doesn't do it! Even Jewish follow Aristotle's principles.
The very hierarchy of the Catholic Church is based on the Roman Republic. Which was based on Plato's Republic. The very mentor of Aristotle.
So if you want your children to be ARISTOCRATIC, then you teach religion!
If you don't want your children to be ARISTOCRATIC (more social) then you don't teach religion.
You're not going to get around not brainwashing. One way or the other.
Children are in school to learn by examples! The type of examples doesn't matter. They will learn it.
Unlike adults, children rapidly adapt.
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@DeWayfarer With my son he did critical thinking. It was kind of unintensional but he liked statistics and even though he went to preschool at a church and was confirmed lutheran afterwards he has never set foot in a church again. His wife is the same way. Upsets his mom but I get it.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Tastyfrzz UNTIL THE AGE OF SEVEN... Continuously!
One year is not enough.
Even I as a wiccan have traits because my upbringing.
One year is not enough.
Even I as a wiccan have traits because my upbringing.
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@DeWayfarer one year of what?
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Tastyfrzz of anything! Even atheism.
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@DeWayfarer Oh, he was in church school for many years but he just laughed at the stories. They just weren't logical to him.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Tastyfrzz guy! He was influenced by you!
Tastyfrzz · 61-69, M
@DeWayfarer Probably. I told him to read a lot of stuff and make up his own mind.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@Tastyfrzz That is the problem with this type of education regardless of the type of education.
The child will follow it's mentor.
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were ALL atheists.
It has little to do with the type of beliefs.
The child will follow it's mentor.
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle were ALL atheists.
It has little to do with the type of beliefs.