Teaching Religion to Children May Not Be Easy, but It Is Necessary

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65. Although I would love to take credit, the book is not mine.

The author is a very interesting man and I like what he has to say. He is an atheist who endorses the idea of tolerance and acceptance. Although not for everyone, his book could be very helpful for parents who are nonbelievers and figuring out what and how to teach their children about religion. Teaching intolerance either as a theist or an atheist is equally wrong, imo.

I am glad to see you back around here and appreciate your sharing your own background and perspective.

While I think that some religions do require obedience and can lead to myopic groupthink, my own experience was quite different.

I was raised in a church where people were encouraged to question and where the tenets of christianity were put into practice. There was a particular focus on social activism and peace. While I understand that this is not in any way typical, it is far from unique. I have a great interest in promoting religious people and groups that are liberal/progressive, that work for social justice and economic equality and encourage their members to remain curious and open-minded.

While not religious or a believer, I am inspired by the good people and good works that I see within religion and by those outside of religion.

Tribalism is clearly a factor in religious groups, but it is a factor in non-religious groups as well, including some groups of nonbelievers.