Religion Under 10

[iGod]

Should religion be taught to children under the age of 10?

And if so, how do you make sure that the children do not become "Zealously Brainwashed".

I think no religon should not be taught at that age, religion goes far beyond the "Social Aspect" of things.

In fact religon is personal and spiritual, very few children understand that at that age.

Those that claim to have only been force fed what they are being taught.

"Mommy and Daddy said so, so it must be right."

I believe that children should be allowed to study whatever religion they chose, and not just what the family wishes them to know..."for acceptance reasons"

My Point: Give the child some space! A room to think and accept what is right for them.

What do you think people?

[13kira13]

I agree iGod see the problem with this is that everyone should be able to chose what to believe in the parents shouldn't impart themselves on a child. They in the end should be able to make there own decisions

[Forgotten Dreams]

I agree IGod...I was forced at a young age to believe in god...When now I don't .
Religion is about Faith Faith is not something that you can force on someone. you can guide them but it seems to me that they are trying to make the children believe in what they do so they don't alone or as a false sense of security that what they believe is true....just a thought....

[lilcutiepie]

Because of my school since I was 3 I was taught to believe in God
But when I relaised what I was actually learning, I started asking all these questions, and God to me just was a fake
They shouldn't press religion onto young children, let them get to teenage years (13) and let them choice for themselfs

A very good point raised.

[DrHeLlScreaM]

Should religion be taught to children under the age of 10?

And if so, how do you make sure that the children do not become "Zealously Brainwashed". "Brainwashed" hmm? So you say christianity brainwashes people? It makes them believe in God so they can serve him for the rest of they're lives.
No religion teaches people to evil. I'm not talking about satanism, paganism, radical islam and ect.

Those that claim to have only been force fed what they are being taught.

"Mommy and Daddy said so, so it must be right."

Tell me a parent that wished something bad for they're children?
They only teach they're children what they think is the best for them.
Religion does not do any harm to no one. In fact its teaches you to peace and inner humbleness. The religion it self does not force you to accept it, people may and this is not permissible whatever age you are. I say again i only allude to christianity, islam ect. Children should not be learned to any sect believes.
Its a very wide subject and has a lot of details on it. I agree there are a lot of isolated examples that religion teaching is bad for the young population, but in general i don't mind it. At least these people could rely on they're god, when they can't have faith in they're own selves.

[Soulten]

"Brainwashed" hmm? So you say christianity brainwashes people? It makes them believe in God so they can serve him for the rest of they're lives.
No religion teaches people to evil. I'm not talking about satanism, paganism, radical islam and ect.


I'm not sure if "brainwash" is the right word, considering to be brainwashed you have to have beliefs prior to that, usually the opposite. While a child is relatively blank when taught religious beliefs.
Now I can't say a religion teaches evil, since that word can be completely different for a each person. But like Satanism for example, you called it evil while the people who practice it could think it's completely okay. So from the view-point of the religions' themselves they do not teach evil, from the view-points of others possibly.

Religion does not do any harm to no one.
I would have said something about this, but yet again would be completely opinion based.

But no, I do not believe religion should be taught at a young age. It could lead:
1: Child obsessed with religion all of life
2: Child hates religion
3: Child accepts it, but open to other ideas.

When people try to force the religion on the children it could possible cause mental harm, such as 1 and 2 give the child a very narrow mind set that could carry on for the rest of their life. But let's say they ended up as 1. They could live a very well model Christian life, for example Ned Flanders from The Simpsons. Now let's say 2. They could live a very well atheist life. So it's not necessarily bad to teach religion(or lack of) at a younger age so they become "programmed" with it, but could be an issue in modern day society where religion is shrinking. But religion for the most part isn't a bad thing, it teaches some very good morals to live by. Religion shouldn't be seen as way to live life, but a guide to live life by.

[DrHeLlScreaM]

I But like Satanism for example, you called it evil while the people who practice it could think it's completely okay. So from the view-point of the religions' themselves they do not teach evil, from the view-points of others possibly. Followers main purpose is worshiping satan/baphomet ect. and for that receiving unhuman powers - accepting the evil. I've witnessed it, but thats not the subject.


But no, I do not believe religion should be taught at a young age. It could lead:
1: Child obsessed with religion all of life
2: Child hates religion
3: Child accepts it, but open to other ideas.

When people try to force the religion on the children it could possible cause mental harm, such as 1 and 2 give the child a very narrow mind set that could carry on for the rest of their life. But let's say they ended up as 1. They could live a very well model Christian life, for example Ned Flanders from The Simpsons. Now let's say 2. They could live a very well atheist life. So it's not necessarily bad to teach religion(or lack of) at a younger age so they become "programmed" with it, but could be an issue in modern day society where religion is shrinking.

I agree that forcing religion leads to no good for the individual. Telling about it and teaching - on the other hand is nothing to be troubled about. The person can reject it if he wants to, or he could embrace it.

[Azula]

sorry...but having a religion to attend to is such a drag...

I respect religion and all, but I rather go for the not going to a church thing.

I rather watch a preaching program on TV..then go to some lame church...

[Ninja]

i do believe in god but going to church everyday or in weekends doesnt really matter.
you can love god without going to church.
its good to think that there is someone up above looking over us.
and i dont agree with parents instilling their children with things they want their children to believe.

let the child grow and let her/him experience things that will make him learn things in the right way of course!
the best way to learn is to exp. them urselves!

[SuicideJoe]

but the major pint of not teaching it to children under the age of ten is because they wont really understand what your trying to teach them, for example if you go trying to teach a child about Christ raising the dead they may misunderstand and think if they do the same thing they can go raising the dead themselves.

its not bad to teach them a few things about religion though, such as why its good to be friends rather than enemies.

but you rather have to find a balance when teaching so you dont go try to teach a difficult concept they wont understand and when your teaching is becoming a force feeding of religion.

[ymoua]

Whether a parent teaches their kids religion or not is their choice and we have can't criticize them about it.

For one if you believe in a religion, you would know that one of the parents responsibility is bring that certain faith to the child...or so.

But I think that the main purpose that parents teach religion to their kids is to try and guide their kids from bad habits-like taking drugs, offending others, and other such things that are morals of that religion.

However, I believe that once a child becomes aware, that child has the right to choose to follow that religion or not. Just because they were raised in it doesn't mean that they would have to follow what their parents believe.