actually this could rapidly become a questionable topic... so far the response has been thoughtful and considerate, but that could change in an instant.
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i have no issues with her learning the basics of a few different view points.. i would preffer her to have a round about idea on different faiths and her to choose what suits her best as she grows.
some people really turn their nose up at you when you do not have a "church" per say... i find it all a little silly really because the whole point is faith- i understand that church and a set faith really helps bring a family together, but i also want my child to not judge or question other peoples beliefs..... i know this can be a touchy subject and it IS NOT to be any form of a debate-or whos beliefs are what... {my main issue is there are a lot ofpeople i know that really have a -my way is right and anything else is wrong- approach}-more so a "am i making faith a harder thing for my child?" or "am i doing the best to help her have and open and respectful mind?"
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I have underlined a line in your own text because I want to point out that FAITH is believing in something that can't, isn't, and need-not be explained.
Letting your child learn about all religions is the best thing you can do (IMHO) but it will probably not satisfy those who have FAITH. Your child may grow up to embrace one religion, or to discard all religion. Many religions do not accept this kind of self-service acceptance. FAITH is not a question of shopping around for the religion that most suits your needs. That is a "consumer-society" adaptation to make religion more appealing and less demanding.
FAITH requires true belief, in the face of all detractors. Do you believe 100% in Jesus; do you believe 100% in Mohammed; do you believe 100% in Krishna, Vishnu, Buddha, Zoroaster, etc...
This is the power and glory of belief. It is also the weakness and shame of belief.
I support you in your willingness to let your child study many religious beliefs. I think this would be a great course for all USA elementary students - "comparative religion". If all kids in the whole world studied this we could maybe avoid some of the problems we face today.
But if/when the time comes around for your kid to find a true FAITH I hope you will be understanding too.