Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic not allowed to go to church? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from [m]King Kong[/m] at 10:54 am on Nov. 16, 2008[quote]Because they want her to grow up in to a good little atheist [/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post dragonking Posted at 10:54 am on Nov. 16, 2008 A friend of mine is a mid teen and her parents don't want her to go to church.  She is allowed to when she begs.  Why do you think parents wouldn't want their teen going to church?  It's crazy to me because it's being taught to live a good life for the Lord, and not going out and getting drunk, pregnant or killed doing things they shouldn't do.  What do you think?

Replies aliens Posted at 2:46 am on Nov. 26, 2008 Quote: from King kong at 6:54 pm on Nov. 16, 2008 Because they want her to grow up in to a good little atheist Ha brilliant!! humanivorous Posted at 11:11 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Your parents want you to go to church, her's don't. deal with it. draakprinses Posted at 9:46 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Quote: from Precia at 1:00 pm on Nov. 16, 2008 it IS her right. there is a freedom of religion law right? Well it's time for her to bring her parents attention to it. Technically, she is a minor, she is living under her parents roof, and therefore, their rules. This isn't something that is detrimental to her health or well-being, so I don't think it's that big of a deal. She can always self-educate, and pray on her own. But honestly...I don't really blame her parents. Yes, I belive in God, and believe Jesus is our savior....but truthfully, I'm not seeing God in church as of recent. All I see is hate, ignorance, fear, and greed. It's scary. Maybe I'm just going through a cynical phase, but to be honest, I really try and steer clear of church functions, because it only seems to bring out hate in people. airemaye Posted at 6:15 pm on Nov. 25, 2008 Now, that's a bit silly. It should be her own choice. nik1 Posted at 4:43 am on Nov. 19, 2008 I think religion should be a choice and the choice should be made when a child is old enough to make their own decisions.  Exposure to religion at an early age is part of the brainwashing strategy.   If she is a mid teen she is old enough to make the decision in what she believes or doesn't. Unaccepted Posted at 11:03 am on Nov. 16, 2008 Maybe they want their kid to find her own beliefs. scalywag66 Posted at 11:01 am on Nov. 16, 2008 How about she lives a good life for herself, and not the , lol, 'Lord' ? In any event, I wish I knew why they restrict church going.   All I can speculate is that perhaps they think religion warps peoples mind and don't want their daughter to end up another mindnumb religious zealot who can't think past the bible. Either way, they shouldn't have to wait for moaning & groaning before letting her go. l0ckert3ch Posted at 11:00 am on Nov. 16, 2008 they dont want her head filled with bull shit Precia Posted at 11:00 am on Nov. 16, 2008 it IS her right. there is a freedom of religion law right? Well it's time for her to bring her parents attention to it. Rainfallen22 Posted at 11:00 am on Nov. 16, 2008 Wow.. sounds like me =\ I have to beg to go to shul. (like temple.. cuz im jewish). My parents dont like going because its an inconvenience for them.. and they think ill turn out modern orthodox like my bro... (they're as secular and reform as could be). Idk *shrug* parents personal choice really. Rainfallen22 Posted at 11:00 am on Nov. 16, 2008 Wow.. sounds like me =\ I have to beg to go to shul. (like temple.. cuz im jewish). My parents dont like going because its an inconvenience for them.. and they think ill turn out modern orthodox like my bro... (they're as secular and reform as could be). Idk *shrug* parents personal choice really. Praise the Lard Posted at 10:58 am on Nov. 16, 2008 Quote: from King kong at 10:54 am on Nov. 16, 2008 Because they want her to grow up in to a good little atheist Porkie Posted at 10:57 am on Nov. 16, 2008 Ah, well, it's still her right. They shouldn't stop her. dragonking Posted at 10:57 am on Nov. 16, 2008 Quote: from Porkie at 1:56 pm on Nov. 16, 2008 I've never heard of parents not wanting their kid to go to Church before...considering they go.   Weird. It's her right to go, she should go anyways. Here parents don't go anymore. Porkie Posted at 10:56 am on Nov. 16, 2008 I've never heard of parents not wanting their kid to go to Church before...considering they go. Weird. It's her right to go, she should go anyways. Most recent 15 of 22 previous replies displayed.