My daughter and religion
- July 24, 2008 at 11:23 AM by luvmyjeeps
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As most of you know, I am Pagan and not shy about it. Randy is somewhere in between Paganism and Christianity. I am having a semi-difficult time deciding what religion to teach our daughter.
I was raised Catholic, baptised a couple of weeks after I was born, my parents made my religious choice for me (to save my soul?). I never baptised my son, I wanted to, but it never happened. With Kayiah, I was certain she wouldn't be baptised while she was young.
Now, her Grandparents on Randys side are Baptist, Grandma goes to church faithfully every Sunday, and is quite active among her church.
I would like Kayiah to be Pagan, but Im not going to force it upon her. I feel she needs to choose her religion herself, even if it is something I don't agree with.
So, Randy and I have decided to let her go to church with her Grandma in the near future, give her a taste of Christianity and organized religion. She'll be around Paganism her whole childhood.
Im wondering if I have made a bad decision. I hope not. I just want her to be happy and feel safe in whatever spiritual path she chooses.
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I think you have made a great choice. Let her see both sides and make a choice. You kind of sound like you were forced into catholocism, so now she can't make that same claim. She can be exposed. Good choice, babe.
You're doing the right thing by allowing her to see what's out there and choose her own path.
I don't say anything wrong with letting her go to church with Grandma. She'll be exposed to a different religion and be able to decide what path she wants to follow.
I agree with the rest of the mommas.....Southern Baptist women are an interesting group though.....I think I've backed away from religion all together...I will instill the daily values of character. Spirituality should be a choice. I want my children to be free to make that choice. Being exposed to different cultures and way of life is EDUCATIONAL....Maybe then she will grow up and not be as confused as to what path is right for her.....That's my stand...good luck.....
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What decision have you made that you think might be bad? letting her go to church with her grandmother? I see nothing wrong with that. I have Pagan friends and I have Christian friends. I don't see a problem in allowing your daughter to be around both as well. The world is made up of so many people and so many beliefs that she will be subjected to. She may change her mind a hundred times over before she ever really decides what is best for her.
bradandadamsmom Jul. 24, 2008 at 11:28 AM