A lecture on The God Delusion  

So, I finally got to go see my hero, Richard Dawkins. He did a lecture for ASU's Beyond Center on The God Delusion at Gammage Auditorium. It was really a once in a lifetime experience. One thing that he talked about that really struck a chord with me was why children are automatically assumed to be of the same religion that their parents belong to. I never realized how many times a day that this is done. Think about it yourself. How many times a day do you assume that a child believes the same way that his or her parents believe? I have been guilty of doing this with my own children. I am an atheist and raising my children the same way. I personally think that reason far outweighs any belief in a ghostly daddy sitting in the clouds making sure that we mind our manners. However, my children should not be labeled as atheist children anymore than I should label my neighbors' children as catholic or hindu children. What are your thoughts on this subject?