logicboy01:


I just had to share your comment.


All children are just children. It is we adults that label them "muslim children", christian children etc

yes, it is only an insecured person or parent that would be threatened by his/her child beliefs.
It is only parents suffering from insecurity that would force any religion on their children (and mostly it is always their religion).

Let them think for themselves, give them the best education, best environment, best nutrition and focus more on improving them in all aspect. I think thats the best thing

alexleo:

I will not. And i ask, would you train your kids to be atheists?

[size=18pt]Atheists are the new Gays! LMAO.

I GUESS YOU WILL NOT ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO BE FRIENDS WITH MOSLEMS AND KIDS OF OTHER RELIGIOUS DENOMINATION

WHAT FUCKERY![/size]

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no

Controversial thread! Space duly booked before they return from church and see this thread!

Oh by the way! Before you join the bandwagon of shallow religious people to respond NO to this question , think again! Because your NO might be that you are falling short of your duties especially for you christians. EVANGELIZATION anyone?

musKeeto: Lmao.
I would expose my kids to a lot... make them understand why I believe in what I believe and all, teach them the importance of morals, and make sure they have as many friends as their social capabilities lets them..

Most importantly, I would teach them to be Igbos...

y nt teach dem to be Nigerians for peace sack.

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logicboy01: I remember this discussion among 3 women on a train. The women were talking about another mother (who wasn't there) who is an atheist and doesnt teach her children about God. The mothers said that they see some "funny" spirits in those children of the atheist. They said that they would prefer it if their children did not mix with the atheist's children, especially at the atheist childrens' homes/birthdays. The children with the women were at least 10 to 15 years old. There were 4 children altogether.

This whole thing got me thinking. I wonder, would you let your children 10-16 have friends that are atheist or children of atheist parents?

speechless

I won't. Not in a million years, in everything I do I give thanks to God, I don't even care if their childern do believe or not but the point remains that as long as their parents are atheist, they would be traces in them. .

Why not?it's their choice to make and not mine.

Are there atheists in Nigeria or am I missing something? I have never seen an atheist in this country.

of course.

The bible does not say we (or our children) should not befriend unbelievers...it rather preaches love to all...as long as they respect each other.

But the bible also said BE NOT UNEQUALLY yOKED TOGETHER WITH UNBELIEVERS...
Beside the bible u remember dis- bad companions corrupt good manners......
yes love for all,...........with caution........

I won't enslave my children mentally. I will only guide them morally.

Ohk. Quick question to anyone that answers NO. 1) Would you allow your Christian child be friends with a Muslim even though you know you guys don't serve the same god? 2) If the answer to (1) is YES, does it imply that the most important thing to religious folks is belief no matter what the 'belief' is?

Aspiregreat:


But the bible also said BE NOT UNEQUALLY yOKED TOGETHER WITH UNBELIEVERS...
Beside the bible u remember dis- bad companions corrupt good manners......
yes love for all,...........with caution........

Hi. I really want to get it right. What is your definition of 'Unbelievers'? 1) Is it people who are not Christians? 2) Is it Christians that do not share your denomination e.g would you regard a Celestial Church member as a believer in the same way you see yourself? 3) Or are unbelievers just people who do not believe in a god?

Gonna be right back

I would rather have my children mingling with atheists children than have them mingle with the children of some bunch of thieves, selfish, terrorist, fraudulent, manipulative, wicked people whom are highly religious and claims to believe in God..

lanre316: Are there atheists in Nigeria or am I missing something? I have never seen an atheist in this country.

Of course, there are atheists in this country. For the fact that some don't profess their beliefs due to stigmatization in job opportunities doesn't mean there aren't. I have lectures that are atheists.

I don't see any harm in them having friends that are atheists. Just make sure if you want your children to mature in their beliefs (not radicalized), then be prepared to answer whatever questions they'll throw at you. If you provide appropriate answers, then they won't have reasons to deviate from their beliefs; not trying to shun them or shouting at them for the questions thrown at you. At least, when you let them do so, it shows you're tolerant of others and it helps in making the world a better place.

oluafolabi: Hi. I really want to get it right. What is your definition of 'Unbelievers'? 1) Is it people who are not Christians? 2) Is it Christians that do not share your denomination e.g would you regard a Celestial Church member as a believer in the same way you see yourself? 3) Or are unbelievers just people who do not believe in a god?

on dat context unbelievers are those who dont believe in christ.....

lanre316: Are there atheists in Nigeria or am I missing something? I have never seen an atheist in this country.

lanre316: Are there atheists in Nigeria or am I missing something? I have never seen an atheist in this country.

Honestly, in Nigeria, atheists are considered worse than homosexuals. If a gay person is about to be stoned to death and an atheist shows up, the homosexual would be let go and the atheist would replace him. I'm sure there are lots of atheists in Nigeria but they know that they will be killed by "religious" people. What an irony!

Religious people murdering atheists since 500BC

SAVEDBABA: y nt teach dem to be Nigerians for peace sack.

What is Nigeria? Pls, move along.

ya for sure but i would keep a close eye on them in order to to be misled by the atheist neighbour

lagcity:

Honestly, in Nigeria, atheists are considered worse than homosexuals. If a gay person is about to be stoned to death and an atheist shows up, the homosexual would be let go and the atheist would replace him. I'm sure there are lots of atheists in Nigeria but they know that they will be killed by "religious" people. What an irony!

Religious people murdering atheists since 500BC

Haba bros!!! Isn't that too far fetched?

Dat will be OVER MY DEAD BODY. "infact HEAVEN 4BID.

lawrenceunaa: ya for sure but i would keep a close eye on them in order to to be misled by the atheist neighbour

i pity ur children because uve given them free ticket to HELL.

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Never

I'll cross that bridge when I come to it..

One thing is for sure, no harm can come of religious inclusion and tolerance. I would argue that these are the cornerstones of most faiths. 'Judge not other's, 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' Why can't people truly practise what they preach?

What is it about the human condition that makes us want to dictate to others what they should be? Could it be that we're so insecure in ourselves that we seek reaffirmation from seeing others the same way?

Why do we constantly have to create ingroups and outgroups even when life would be simpler (and simpler equals better) without them?

I'm not a religious person but I consider the possibility of a supernatural being and I believe that people of faith and secular people can and should co-exist in peace forged through mutual respect and constructive discussion. I don't think bottling.up the.issues and ignoring our differences is the way to go, neither is fighting, name-calling and stereotyping. There IS a middle ground.

Children of atheists may not be atheists at heart. God is a revelation, anybody can have it.

lanre316: Are there atheists in Nigeria or am I missing something? I have never seen an atheist in this country.

Sure they are, Most of them all go to your churches/Mosques because of societal pressure. Deep down they know they don't care about religion. The Internet is the best medium to express their opinions. With the pressure of hypocrites and brainwashed fanatics everywhere Nigeria is not a place to openly be an atheists.

That's a risk. I can't let them brainwash my kids. With the rate Atheists are aggressively
attacking Christianity,I can't let my kids play with their children. Secondly they can easily teach my children lies and turn them away from God!

Feraz: Of course, there are atheists in this country. For the fact that some don't profess their beliefs due to stigmatization in job opportunities doesn't mean there aren't. I have lectures that are atheists.

I don't see any harm in them having friends that are atheists. Just make sure if you want your children to mature in their beliefs (not radicalized), then be prepared to answer whatever questions they'll throw at you. If you provide appropriate answers, then they won't have reasons to deviate from their beliefs; not trying to shun them or shouting at them for the questions thrown at you. At least, when you let them do so, it shows you're tolerant of others and it helps in making the world a better place.

Thank you Sir. Well said.