If there is already a thread on this I apologize. This came to mind as I was posting in confessions and decided to ask. KP and I have had numerous conversations on children and ideas that we have. I am sure most of them will go out the window because kids are kids. We agree on almost everything with the exception of religion.
I was raised with an extremely strong faith. Granted my faith is not that of my grandmother but she did instill a strong set of beliefs in me. I have never seen religion in a negative light. It is my foundation. My Goddess and God are always there and I pray and converse with them regularly. I want to raise my children with that same core foundation. I want them to know that whatever faith they follow that Goddess and God are always with them. That they are wonderful and benevolent, and that they do not give us things we cannot handle. They are their strength, guidance, and love.
KP on the other hand does not want religion anywhere near our children until they are able to decide they want it. NONE. Not to say he doesn't believe but it was used as a weapon against him and forced upon him. He wants no part of organized religion, he feels and has seen people hide very terrible acts behind it.
That being said how are you raising your children and does your spouse/significant other/ parent of your child agree with your choice? How did you come to make this choice? If you are raising them pagan what things are you doing to incorporate into their lives?
I want our future kids to have faith, and I want to show them mine but I don't know how I can do that and not introduce religion to them.
I was raised with an extremely strong faith. Granted my faith is not that of my grandmother but she did instill a strong set of beliefs in me. I have never seen religion in a negative light. It is my foundation. My Goddess and God are always there and I pray and converse with them regularly. I want to raise my children with that same core foundation. I want them to know that whatever faith they follow that Goddess and God are always with them. That they are wonderful and benevolent, and that they do not give us things we cannot handle. They are their strength, guidance, and love.
KP on the other hand does not want religion anywhere near our children until they are able to decide they want it. NONE. Not to say he doesn't believe but it was used as a weapon against him and forced upon him. He wants no part of organized religion, he feels and has seen people hide very terrible acts behind it.
That being said how are you raising your children and does your spouse/significant other/ parent of your child agree with your choice? How did you come to make this choice? If you are raising them pagan what things are you doing to incorporate into their lives?
I want our future kids to have faith, and I want to show them mine but I don't know how I can do that and not introduce religion to them.
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