Originally posted by galveston75Fine. Though statistics show that the great majority of people of faith share the same faith as their parents.
Sorry if I misunderstood the question. I have no idea if I were born in another country or society if I would be saying the same. I have no idea.
But all I can say in a short answer here is I know with every cell of my being that the Bible is beyond comparison with any other religious book in the world with what it says for not only in the past but how explinations of todays events and I have no doubt in believeing it's statements of the future.
However, your position on the Bible stems from your faith rather than any objective measure of the unique validity of the Bible.
So, for those of us that do not share this faith, the correct approach cannot be to force our children to attend a church that we would essentially have to pick at random.
Would you not agree with this? I would have thought you would, as given the number of different branches of religion, the chances of the religious lottery I would have to employ selecting Jehovah's Witness would be remarkably small. At least with my approach, you would have a chance to make your case later in my son's life.
(I would go further and say that even people of confirmed faith should do the same, on the basis that you can decide to follow whatever religion you like, but you should not be choosing one for another person, but I realise that is not going to be worth pursuing.)
17 Dec 12
Originally posted by Rank outsiderhttp://www.2001translation.com/Authenticity.htm
Fine. Though statistics show that the great majority of people of faith share the same faith as their parents.
However, your position on the Bible stems from your faith rather than any objective measure of the unique validity of the Bible.
So, for those of us that do not share this faith, the correct approach cannot be to force our children to a ...[text shortened]... not be choosing one for another person, but I realise that is not going to be worth pursuing.)
Originally posted by rickgarelPerhaps a better question is, what means are justified, to get unwilling children to go to church?
I'm sure this has been asked before, but how do you feel about whether kids should be forced to go to church or should they be allowed to decide. I'm not talking about babies. Lets say for want of a better age 9 or 10 yrs old and beyond.
Originally posted by JS357The regular church services can be a bore for children, but most churches design their Sunday School classes to be age appropriate and fun.
Perhaps a better question is, what means are justified, to get unwilling children to go to church?
P.S. Perhaps the time of the regular church could be like a recess or play time in school for younger children until they get old enough to appreciate the regular church services.
Originally posted by RJHindsALL church services are a bore........FOR EVERYONE.
The regular church services can be a bore for children, but most churches design their Sunday School classes to be age appropriate and fun.
Maybe you are one of those ingratiating nuts that
go around collecting the money.
So maybe then it's not boring for you.
17 Dec 12
Originally posted by johnnylongwoodyNo, I have never collected the money. I have always just been a giver.
ALL church services are a bore........FOR EVERYONE.
Maybe you are one of those ingratiating nuts that
go around collecting the money.
So maybe then it's not boring for you.
HalleluYah !!! Praise the Lord! Holy! Holy! Holy!
Originally posted by RJHindsI went to mass before the school day began every weekday from grade 1 to 8, plus every Sunday. There were no sermons during the week, and the mass was in Latin.
The regular church services can be a bore for children, but most churches design their Sunday School classes to be age appropriate and fun.
P.S. Perhaps the time of the regular church could be like a recess or play time in school for younger children until they get old enough to appreciate the regular church services.
What I got out of it was a remarkable imagination and ability to tune people out.
17 Dec 12
Originally posted by JS357I would not recommend the Roman Catholic Church. Would you?
I went to mass before the school day began every weekday from grade 1 to 8, plus every Sunday. There were no sermons during the week, and the mass was in Latin.
What I got out of it was a remarkable imagination and ability to tune people out.