Is this a good idea? [Spirituality & Religion]

I go to church every Sunday. I don't necessarily believe everything that is in the Bible. I go to set a good example for my kids so that they can get the info and make their own decision whether theybwant to keep going or not when they get older. Does anyone else do this? Am Inteaching them to be hypocrites?

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Cierzo · M

I don't see hypocrisy for a couple of reasons:

1- You say you do not believe everything in the Bible, but you do not reject it either. You may go to church as a way to get more in touch with it.

2- You are giving your kids the chance to see what the church is. They will decide later if they go on leave it
When I was a kid, parents made me go to church. I did not like it. I lived away from religion for many years, but at some point, during a personal crisis, I realised the church was there, and attending again was a great help in those difficult moments.

novembermoon · 51-55

@Cierzo agree totally with this. I always like this verse in Hebrews for that reason too - that faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

I believe there is a time and season for everything that happens. And it is always in His perfect timing. We may not understand everything in the Bible. I used to question everything. But after a while, I begin to see that knowledge and faith are two different things. It is the condition of our hearts. But then again, the same sun melts the butter but hardens the clay. Different ones will perhaps find their own path.
With my kid, I like that he goes to church. At least he has a support network. His mom may not always be around.