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Is 'Golden Compass' 'selling atheism to kids'?

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Your Text: Insert Slimies » Insert UBB Code » Close Last Tag \| All Tags UBB Help	[quote]Suho, my concern would be that children would be diverted from a saving faith in God. I do not have this fear for my own child because I am there to guide her upbringing. (yes, WS, you can read guide as brainwash)[/quote] Yes, Bugs, I read that as brainwashing, and I hope for your children's sake that they are rebellious enough to resist enough of it to be able to think for themselves. I have nothing against instilling a sense of what is allowed and not allowed, to be able to function in the society they are born into, and into this thing we call the human race and condition. To help them develope themselves, and to be the best that they can be. To encourage them to strive for betterment, to support them in their strengths, and help them overcome their weaknesses. But brainwashing...I stop pretty much there. After all, it makes absolutely no real difference in the real world if they have faith in a God or not. Perhaps in the Afterlife, the Great Spaghetti Monster will pass judgement over those who did not have faith in him in Life. I think what I mean here is, teach your children wisely, sure, and raise them the best that you are able. But don't brainwash them. [quote]WS, I think it is quite safe to say that Suho lacks any significant amount of hatred, violence and/or intolerance. But what exactly to you mean by keeping religious fervor in check? Would you include speaking out for your beliefs and working for social change in a society based on those beliefs? If all you mean is keeping the hatred, violence and intolerance in check then I'm right with you, since I would not consider those to have any basis in the teachings of Christ.[/quote] What I mean by that is that I do not know Master Suho to "jump on the bandwagon" and actively try to force his beliefs on others. I am aware that he is steadfast in his personal belief, yes. But certainly he has not attempted to force his belief on others in his many years here in the Asylum. Of course, I do not know him in real life, so I can not say with certainty if this is true. It is only the impression that I get from him here in the forums. I consider actively brainwashing your kids, knowing that it is brainwashing and being aware that it is so to be forcing your beliefs on others who are not in a position to resist it (it is really an abuse of a position of power, and being that it is being done by a Parent, normally a trusted and loved one, that makes it all the more sick and twisted). And for the record, I am not saying, nor am I suggesting, that children should be to left to decide whatever they want. In this, I am in agreeance with DL here in what he said in answer to that question. I have also addressed the question, although it was not asked of me, specifically. [url=http://faq.ozoneasylum.com/397/]WebShaman[/url] \| [i]The keenest sorrow (and greatest truth) is to recognize ourselves as the sole cause of all our adversities. - Sophocles[/i] Loading...
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