Am I Wrong to Teach My Kids that My Religion is the Only True Religion?

It would be better if you taught you kids that God is everywhere and that, while you think that your religion is closer to godliness, there is that of God in everyone, no matter what their religion (if any) and that all religions contain some truth. By teaching children that one religion is right and the others wrong, you are showing them that it is OK to condemn others out of hand because they don't go to your church, mosque or temple. It is a very short step from there to condemning because of the colour of their skin or for their race or because they 'speak funny' or look different.

No you are not wrong there, even I was brought up to believe Hinduism as the only true path to salvation and I still believe it. However, you would be wrong if you taught your children to grow up with a tunnel vision, to ignore the sights and sounds of the world around them, to be so proud and engrossed in themselves that they miss out on the fun of seeking knowledge. You would be wrong if you instil insularity in them. However, if you are not guilty of these, then your children will in time themselves learn to seek, understand, learn and appreciate. And if your foundations have been strong enough, they will not stray from the religion of their birth.

Hi Para, It is important to teach your children the Truth and that is that God loves them and that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to die for their sins. It is very important to teach them the Bible and go to church with them and pray with them. There is only one Truth and that is the Truth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. God bless you!

I think it is every parents personal choice on what to teach their kids about religion. I don't think it's anyone else's place but the parents to sway the children. My husband and I decided a long time ago that when our daughter is old enough to understand religion we want to teach her about all religions, not just Christianity. We want her to be able to make her own educated decision on what she believes when she is old enough to do so. And this is going to be quite a challenge for us since the majority of our family are very vocal Christians. I'm sure they are going to try to teach her that Christianity is the only "right religion". When that time comes hubby and I will be very vocal about wanting them to butt out and that it's not their job to teach her religion. That's the thing about people of all religions, not just Christians. They think they are doing this wonderful great deed by "enlightening" children about their religion. And it's really noone's place but a parents to teach their children about religion.

hi dear i have a son 4 years i do follow my religion and he does do pooja with us....but i never tell him that other religions are wrong ....i always tell him to fold his hands a bow down whether it is a temple, church or mosque...i tell him we are hindus so we follow it and same way other ppl follow their respective religions..basically i think no religion is above the other it is just that human beings do have different names for worshiping God..

I think you are right about teaching your Children about your own religion. We have been taught it by our parents over thousands of years. Our Children will have the right to decide if they think it is right or wrong when they are adults. Having a religion of any kind is a good thing and any teachings to children is good.

I do disagree with that sort of mindset BUT I wouldnt tell my kids you are wrong, I'd simply tell them I disagree with your methods, explain why I feel that way and end off with a "too each their own but its not how I chose to raise you guys"

It is wrong to teach a child that Any religion is the Only true religion.What you should teach them is the your religion is the Only religion for you. That way when they do learn from another source that there are other religions and that other people follow it, they can respect you and them. In other words they will be of the family's religion but won't bash anyone else's.And if you teach them that You find your religion the Only true one but that there are others, they may not rebel against you when they learn about the other path's. In other words you have a better chance for your kids to remain in your religion even when they are teens.I would Never try to tell a child their parent is wrong in their views. I just think saying you can Only worship this way or else may backfire when they get older.So by keeping it open may keep them worshiping the family way.

Well, it would be more fair of you to say, "I believe and am taught, that my religion is the one true religion and that every one else is wrong. Others might disagree with me, but that's how it is."...instead of putting it so absolutely...but they're your kids...not my kids, so technically I can't tell you how to raise them. *shrugs* as a "unbeliever" though, I suppose it isn't surprising that I'd prefer parents to try to teach their kids about religion in fairer and slightly less rigid ways...but I'm quite aware that it's not my job to tell people how to live and technically none of my business.

They are your children and you should be able to teach them what you believe end of story. If it is what you truly believe then you would be amiss to tell them something else. You would only confuse them and make matters worse in my opinion. I will say that what you live is what they will learn not so much what you say. How does the saying go? Raise up a child in the way that he should go and when he is old he will not depart from it.... something like that.

Religion is just that, religion. I will be teaching my kids based on the religion I practice, but I would never teach them not to respect other's religions. At some point, they will make their own decisions concerning this issue and I want them to be fully aware of what we believ as well as respect others. This is a tough topic. Because in teach ing your children that "your religion" is the only true religion, many people take that as if everyother religion isn't valid. I believe that is wrong. To keep it simple, I think most all religions believe that there is one creator and that we honor him/her. Where you take it from there is up to you. Who is really right, who knows?

I think since your conscious about your kids and their well-being, you should not mess with their minds right now. since they are still young let them experience your religion, give them the chance to know what it is like. then when they grow up and they find a new one, let them be. they are already grown then. just make sure that whatever they see on that religion is the truth in common sense. either way, i don't think god will burn you in heaven if your not a christian.

ParaTed2k.. religion is a very personal thing and though people say all wars have been because of land or woman but if u calculate then you would find religion has killed more people than all wars combined . No it is not wrong to teach your religion to ur kids but the only problem comes when you teach ur religion is superior to all other religion and thinking about any other religion is sin or you have to convert other people to your religion. I am Hindu yet we have lots of different people here who are Muslims, Sikhs, Christians , jains and many other religions too and we do participate in each other worships and every religious ceremony.. It doesn't make your god lesser if you do praise or prey to god from other religion.. Well all in end i may say there is only one god and various religions are paths to that God.. Choose any and it would take you to God.. But just don't think the path you took is far superior to others and others should follow the path you took. All religion teach love other humans and not love only persons from your own religion.

well you just ended up confusing me more. Well, all i can say is that teach your children to believe in your religion. Teach them very well. Let them know every aspect of the religion and what it commands of its believers. And then when they query you on other religions., just tell them in simple English that it is another religion that other people believe in. Other religions are as true as your.. They are just different ways to reach to the same God.

The kids will understand what you teach them, and what you teach them is important. Make them understand that you are born in a particular religion and staying true to it is important, but also teach them to understand and respect other religions too, for all religions are different paths leading to the same goal, call it Father, Allah, Ahuramazda, Ohm, etc. When parents teach kids to disrespect other religions, they are killing the humanity in the child and then they become animals in the name of religion. Also keep them away from such influences. All prophets have taught to love and respect mankind, no matter of what religion that person is. Teach this to your kids and see them grow up to be wonderful human beings.

Hi ParaTed2k, That is an interesting way of looking at it. Although I took my kids to church when they we growing up, I also taught them to respect other religions and other paths, that they should not judge. If I had kids today, I would teach them to be honest and to live the Golden rule but I would not teach them anything about religion. My belief now is that, rather than being indoctrinated as children, they should make their own decision when they are adults. I am not condemning you or others for your way, just saying that this is the conclusion that I have reached. By the way, we raised three boys and two of them are very much in involved with the church today and it is their own decision. Blessings.

When we are born into a particular family which follows a particular religion it means that we deliberately choose to do this when we were in the "other world" as we felt that we could evolve into better humans by following that religion.Every human born on Earth follows the same principle and goes forward in his life. It certainly is wrong for us to tell our children that our religion is superior to other religions and that they are wrong. All religions have the same goal ,ie to lead their flock to a better life on the spiritual level even though their methods may be different. Those who say that their religion is the only correct one and that other religions are false have not understood their own religion and are misleading their children and other people too.This is the reason why fanaticism creeps in and creates hatred amongst people and breeds violence and destruction.

As a parent, it is important to teach and impart the things you believe in and show them right from wrong. That is the most important part of growing up for me. For a parent to take their child aside and tell them things they should or shouldn't do. As a young man raised by a single mom and having never known my father. Well my mom asked me one day if my father ever showed up and asked me for help "would I help him." My response, was "NO, why should I help him, when he has never done anything for me or us?" My mom, told me that "I should help him, because I should be willing to forgive him for the things that he did or did not do for me or us, because that is what the love of God is all about. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." So, if you are not aware, I was raised as a Christian. I am 34 years old now, and that memory has stayed with me all of these years. I won't ever forget that lesson, and it is one that I will impart into my 3 children, as the #1 reason and way to treat other people. Just know no matter what you teach or impart into your children; then they will have to deal with someone who hasn't been taught what you taught them to attempt to sway them into believing something differently.

If you believe your faith is the key to eternal security then you would have to be a murderous psycho not to share it with your children. If you don't believe it is the key you are a fool for following it. If someone tries to steal your children's faith in a path you believe is their salvation you would be hard pressed to call yourself a parent and not rip them a new orifice for endangering your child's eternal soul. If you have no faith and take offense at someone trying to provide eternal security to your child you are still a murderous psycho with no love for your offspring. Does that answer the question?

yes If you teach your kid that only your religion is greater than other than it is wrong becouse no matter which religion you follow every religion is same by the core.you must be a good citizen for the not only for your country but for the world.First of all everybody is human.