Re: The Times tody



{R} <{R}@nospam.nium.net> writes:

Once one begins to ponder where these lines should be drawn, one has
begun to ponder again that border between modern secular society and
religion. In my view, leaving adults to do what they like in private -
providing it does not harm the unconsenting - is the right course, but
that includes acquiring religion too. Leave the children out of it, both
the believing and flagellating, until they can make a free and informed
decision for themselves.

I think whatever one's religious position, one should bring one's
children up in that way - trying to artificially hide them from your
views isn't going to help in the long run.

Matthew

--
"My sheep hear my voice. I know them, and they follow me. I give them
eternal life, and they will never perish. No-one will snatch them out
of my hand". John 10 27-28
http://www.pick.ucam.org/


.



Relevant Pages

  • Re: Warranted leaders, atheists, humanists, and cowardly magazine editors
    ... Of course you are right to say that the SA is a private organisation. ... The fact is Scouting has changed over the years - many times. ... Scout having the religion and if not the leader getting him one. ... Denies us both leaders and members by sticking to its policy on the god ...
    (uk.rec.scouting)
  • Re: Texas GOP declares: "America is a Christian nation"
    ... ways secularism is now the "state religion". ... are limiting the private expression of religion, ... tax dollars and is engaging in a religious enterprise, the government has ... written previously in this newsgroup is that government charities run on ...
    (soc.culture.jewish.moderated)
  • Re: Scientology Sponsors Bluebell Railway Extension
    ... private, and above all, respected. ... Even if those beliefs lead them to murder and mayhem? ... need to waste time make judgments or criticisms about people's faith ... arrogance that is the last thing a religion needs. ...
    (uk.railway)
  • Re: Texas GOP declares: "America is a Christian nation"
    ... The 1st Amendment, not the Constitution, says nothing about ... ways secularism is now the "state religion". ... tax dollars and is engaging in a religious enterprise, the government has ... private property and out of private funds -- is completely protected. ...
    (soc.culture.jewish.moderated)
  • Re: A Breath of Fresh Air
    ... No Stan. ... The BSA is a private, ... unless they CHOOSE to change their religion. ...
    (rec.scouting.issues)