The author reflects on their upbringing in a Christian household and their transition to atheism in their twenties. They express a commitment to raising their children in an environment free from religious doctrines, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting diverse beliefs. While the author acknowledges their own limited exposure to different religions during their upbringing, they intend to provide their children with comprehensive knowledge of major world religions, allowing them to question and explore faiths without coercion or bias. The aim is to avoid the indoctrination they experienced in their youth.
"Hands down, religion. I was raised in a Christian family and have been an atheist since my early 20s. My husband is the same, and we're going to raise our kids away from religion."
"Part of being raised in a Christian family, school, and town was that I'm mostly ignorant about other religions. I never even met someone who wasn't Christian until my mid-20s."
"I plan to raise my kids to know and respect other religions and cultures, but they'll know that when grandma tells them about God and her faith, those are her beliefs, and they can question them."
"I have no problem teaching my child about religion if she asks, but that means all of the major ones. She can decide if any call out to her, but it won't be the brainwashing that happened to many of us on Sunday mornings."
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