I raised my daughter to think and to question, not to accept something told to her just because it came from someone in a position of authority. I think that an atheist view was expected because the entire family is atheist.

I know someone, brought up catholic , who is extemely atheist and whose close relation was a Cardinal. I met this holy man and he was so self centred it was painful being anywhere near him.

I have 7 children, ages 26-38. they have each chosen very different paths. my eldest daughter and her husband pretend to be very religious. I have 2 reform jews, 2 who couldn't care less, and 2 atheists. I love them all equally, and accept their decisions. however, 2 of my son in laws are practicing Christians, and feel that my family will burn in hell!

I have 3 children and not one is baptised. I ithink you should be older than a baby to be baptised because they can choose and also remember it. I also didnt want to pigeon-hole them into feeling they are something just because I said so.

My husband and I purposely did not raise our children to believe or not believe anything. We wanted them to figure it out for themselves. Our oldest is an atheist and our youngest is an agnostic. If they had decided to become religious we would have been okay with that, because it was ultimately their choice.

I was the same and both my boys are none believers. I wouldn't be upset but curious.

We have raised our children the same. I have one atheist and one that was a believer for a while but is making her way over to the other side. I am agnostic, my husband is an athiest.

We all have to decide for ourselves what makes sense in this world. If rhey believe there is a God, I am ok with that as long as they don't spend there time bashing us on our choices. Faithful or faithless, I just hope they are good, kind, happy people.

Most people are indoctrinated at an early age, with no say-so in the matter. This is a heinous act and is tantamount to brainwashing. Of course, some will arrive at the conclusion religion is the answer to all unanswered questions, but most will not. Religion is a social pressure best resisted.

I did the same. My older daughter has cp and special needs; she went to live with her father and his wife who are both born again Christians. My ex was a blackout drinker who didn't even go to church-Congregational Church. Somehow he talked my Jewish born daughter into being baptized without telling me about it. She also considers herself a Wican and a psychic. My younger daughter had a non-religious father and me a Cultural Jew who brought her up to be a freethinker. She is a pro-gun conspiracy theorist who dropped out of High School at 17. Believes in nothing. Go figure.

I have always taught my children to do what works for them. There can be comfort in religion for many people. Life can be incredibly hard sometimes, if that helps them get thru it, good for them. I don't believe any of them would ever proselytize as they respect others rights to find what works.