Is it really wrong for me...?

Question

to put my daughter in a christian pre-school when i've been an atheist for 9 years? i have nothing against religious people i just find it hard to believe. when i was younger i was a devout christian and it helped me through deaths etc and at that time 'knowing' god was looking after me gave me the confidence i needed to get on with life. also when my gran and a family friend died my little brother understood 'they're in heaven' better than they're dead. are these really wrong reasons for wanting her to go to such a pre-school?

Answer 1

well mdear ,the way i see it,is this,and i am not an expert in  theology etc.GOD made man,and man created religion.you sound to me,a little fearfull.not believing is far more difficult than believing.the question is,about your daughter.i would think,that deep down in side your goodself, is the belief that sending her to a christian school is a safe move,and the right way.i am a catholic,but many years lapsed in going to church etc.but my own children,and now my dear grandchildren all attended christian schools.all of them have bought me no grief,and i am so honered,for a really good education.i truely hope you make the right decision.

Answer 2

It will make it easier. I'm a Christian myself but I'll warn you that they may instill beliefs in your daughter that you yourself do not agree with. Personally I'm all for it. I think it will bring another perspective to the household. And the Bible says that to have Child like faith is the greatest achievement. Maybe by her example you'll realize that it isn't as hard to believe as you may think.

Answer 3

no it is the right thing to do  

Answer 4

Not at all!  It broadens them out and gives them another view.

We are not particularly religious either but my daughter went to christian schools until she was 12.  Never did her any harm.

They dont ram christianity down their throats anyway but teach them a broad based spectrum and understanding of other faiths.

It should be absolutely fine if our experience is anything to go by.

Answer 5

Just because you atheist doesn't mean that you daughter can't go to a realigious school, i think it's a good reason for wanting your daughter to go to this school personally because it seems to me that your putting her interest first as you think that believing in god at a younger age will help her through life, i think it is a good idea for a child to believe in someone and some things that's why there is aclause lol.

I don't think you should feel bad about this.  

Answer 6

No. Im a Christian and I go to a Catholic school. And one of my friends is Muslim, she goes to the same school as me.

Answer 7

No i don't think that is wrong of you at all!!! i absolutely think it is wonderful that although you don't believe any more you are allowing you child the opportunity to learn and the chance to make her own decision. That is wonderful, there aren't many parents out there like you! most are just like you are going to learn to believe what I believe and that is that!!!!!! so good for you!!!

Answer 8

Religion and children is tricky! I'm agnostic and i don't think any child should have one set of religious beliefs forced on them. When my son has asked me, i tell him that i personally don't know if god exists but a lot of people do believe, and i think it's definately possible. I have some education in theology too, so i like to tell him what i do know about the bible. I always tell him that he should believe in what he's comfortable with and we can always find out more information whenever he wants so he can make a better informed decision. He's 10 so it's easier to talk to him more maturely. At the moment he tells me that he does believe in God and he has been to church twice. Christian schools can be great, the education can be better and christian values are a good thing to instill. I'd just look into the finer aspects of their religious education like creation vs. evolution. The schools that have a bit more 'give' in that area may be better for your own piece of mind.

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Well at 15months any place of care that offers a safe, responsible caring environment for your child is good regardless of religious beliefs.

Answer 9

No it's not wrong to let her go to Christian preschool.

But your reasoning is. You almost sound as if you're mocking your own daughter. What are you going to tell her when she's older?

How are you going to explain that she only went to Christian school because you wanted her to become "confident".

By the way, no religion is going to make you confident.

You can believe in God and have no backbone. Many people do.

You should let her go simply so she can make her own decision.

By seeing both sides of the issue: Christian School/ and yourself-an atheist. She'll have a pretty open perspective and will be able to choose for herself

Answer 10

not at all but i think you should remain quite about your feeling towards religion to your self whist your daughter is young, your daughter should be given the chance to make her own mind up, i think Christian schools have a good format and moral code, my parents were not religious at all but sent me to a Christian school, my mum took me to church every Sunday, she was not religious and infact sounds very like you, but want to give me a chance to decide weather following this faith was what i wanted to help me in life, that was what i wanted, and i am please my mum did not convince me to do otherwise, i think it would be a good choice for you to do this.