derith
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Post by derith on Sept 23, 2006 11:46:44 GMT -6
What are your views on converting children into religion at a young age.
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Post by darkstar on Sept 23, 2006 22:48:55 GMT -6
If and only if you are a follower of some particular religion, then I think it's a good idea to teach it to your children, so they will treasure it as a legacy you left them, and tradition will be respected. It is important to note that religions are an essential part of diverse cultures. However what is most important is moral philosophy, the difference between what is right and what is wrong, rather than some delusional superstition.
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Post by I AM the Way on Sept 24, 2006 12:08:25 GMT -6
that's an interesting question, and i don't know if there's any right or wrong way to think about that one... or answer it.
on the whole, i think it doesn't matter adults try converting children to their religious beliefs. this is because children become indoctrinated into a religous/spiritual paradigm through the people around them and society. it doesn't take a strongly religious household or fanatical mentor to "convert" someone. conversion happens to us all the time. in fact, we are always being converted into Generally Accepted Reality by the folks we come in contact with.
unfortunately, most of the religions out there follow along the same unevolved, ignorant, and lazy lines as most of the people existing in the world. individuals usually don't come up with their own answers, they simply follow along. personally, i see little difference between people and carrots. there is no conscious thought going on... only reaction, accident, and imagination. and sparing a young person from ideas/views/beliefs won't make him more enlightened or objective. people are the way they are. if they are genetically predisposed (destined) to follow a certain path (or lack of one), then that is the way it shall be. does this mean that everything in a person's life is pre-determined? probably not, but the seeds of discontent with the world must be there originally for any growth to occur... and how blasphemous that fruit might be!
the Cult of Cthulhu wants people to think for themselves. it presents a collection of observations which come from Higher Mind or Greater Reality, but the individual has to make up their own mind. in fact, the use of Lovecraft's Cthulhu Mythos almost demands that a person reject what society tells them in favor of creating their own beliefs.
Venger Satanis Cult of Cthulhu High Priestwww.CultofCthulhu.net
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Post by iandiabhal on Sept 28, 2006 13:24:02 GMT -6
First off how can you "convert" a kid at a very young age? Unless they already believed in something?
I think you are talking of indoctrination. You can indoctrinate a young age..then most children will begin to question and test it as they do all things.
My point or where I am going is this. Lets take a hypothetical kid.
You as a parent indoctrinate or train them in either Xtianity, Satanism or even Cthulhuism at a young age. What happens later? Well part of it depends on the child's will and psyche. They will question it, and almost inevitably begin to challenge it and look at other paradigms. It is a natural reaction in children to rebel.
I am personally for teaching a child a set of moral and behavioral standards, you have to do this to an extent, and leave the religion out of it. Let them explore as they wish in regards to spirituality..they tend to anyway. Do not discourage or encourage one view over the other. I know I chose what I was, without any encouragement or interference from adults. My mum, tried to push Xtianity on me, but quickly saw it wasnt taking and quit bothering at a point, as I was a strong willed child, and had zero interest in Christianity. I discovered the Satanic Bible at the age of nine. It wasnt pushed down my throat by an adult. It was a matter of genuine interest, connection, discovery and learning. I saw my own personal connections and wisdom in it, and I think it made it much more meaningful and why I suppose I am still a Satanist after all of these years.
"Pseudo-morals work real well On the talk shows for the weak But your selective judgements And goodguy badges Don't mean a f-uc-k to me"
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Post by I AM the Way on Sept 28, 2006 14:38:41 GMT -6
well said, Ian.
i think Anton LaVey would have supported a certain amount of Satanic indoctrination. he theorized that if Satanism got equal time (exposure, explaination, and enthusiasm) in the media as christianity, then Satanism would overtake christianity in a relatively short time.
i think this would be an interesting experiment. i definitely think Satanic or Cthulhuistic values would become more popular if they were presented in the right way.
while there is a lot of rebellion in children and adolescents, obviously there's not enough since christianity is our nation's greatest achilles heel.
perhaps there should be some kind of sliding scale? most people need to be told how to think, they just won't (or can't) think for themselves. for the few... they will come to their own conclusions and no amount of persuasion or coercion will change their minds.
Venger Satanis Cult of Cthulhu High Priestwww.CultofCthulhu.net
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Post by Shaz'rahjeem on Nov 14, 2006 19:19:43 GMT -6
i feel each to his own and you should not force a religion onto an unwanting child
shail
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Post by jameson on Nov 14, 2006 23:04:15 GMT -6
i feel each to his own and you should not force a religion onto an unwanting child shail Absolutely.Teach them about it but bind them not to this paradigm.The child will choose what will work for them regardless.If it is forced,the rebelion will just seem more extreme
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