'Religion' is a simple word that divides humanity in several groups. It is the claim of many influential Christian and Jewish theologians that the only genuine basis for morality is in religion(Nielsen 13). The morals and beliefs of children are greatly influenced by their home life. It is sad how children grow up, not able to research into their beliefs, but conform to the beliefs that have run in their families for generations. Not many children break away from the traditional religion in their family because it has been practiced and influenced for many years. If one should participate in breaking tradition, he could be challenged by the family to show reasoning behind the change(Kaplan 258). In doing this, society still will be diverse, but at least that is one more person trying to express an opinion. The Old Testament is an accurate and valid resource to use when trying to explain Christianity and faith.
For example, it is amazing how one can justify his faith to a strong Catholic family when trying to prove that salvation is a free gift and not a time card for 'good works.' There is much difference between the religion of Catholicism and non-denominational Christianity. Though both groups believe in one God, the same God, growing up in the midst of the bickering of the two groups can confuse a child and bring bitterness toward this God that Christians believe is all-loving. School is an area where temptations are thrown in people's faces each day. Many people are challenged each day in these situations; children may be challenged in their home or in school because of the issue of salvation and trying to maintain a strong-willed mind as a young Christian.
Catholic children are taught their religion in CCD classes, and the result...
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I totally do belive what you are writting is relative, but I do have to question that if children are taught throughout their whole lives to belive in one being"GOD" and go by his beliefs, I do to a certain factor believe that children will do "the right thing", but I often relize also (from my own experienses) that children really only do 'the right thing" out of repitition. They do it because that is what they are raised to believe, they really don't understand the meaning of why they are following the ten commandments and all the other bible related matter. So, yes I do agree that children follow what they are taught, but the real factor to determine if they truly do believe is after they grow up, at least into their teenage years, and still follow the rules of the lord. Thank you for reading
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