How can I talk about the existence of God with my children, I have a 5 year old and a 14 year old.
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Delicate and important subject, also very dependent on what you believe spiritually. Since I don't know that, I won't have much to give you in the way of advice, but I would start off the concept of God as a parent. Caring, responsible, and relatable right off the bat. Make Him real to them.
Unless they've gone to church actively at any time in their life, I doubt it. At 14 it's still all about toys and fun, which is natural.cybele said:
Same here. Maybe a little more background perhaps?
Sounds like you have a thinker on your hands then, which is good. Definitely unlike any other 13 year-old I've ever known with no past experience with religion or going to church.cybele said:
I think you need to be honest. What do you believe in?
To me, personally, God is everywhere -- in birds, in flowers, in every creation.
As for going to church, it is community. I was raised Catholic -- those vast, overcrowded and very cold buildings never felt like community so i never was interested in going.
Here where i live now, we have a very nice Church of England community -- there is a lot of outreach work for the neighbourhood, and just as you come in, you feel welcome -- you, your family, even your dog.
To me, personally, God is everywhere -- in birds, in flowers, in every creation.
As for going to church, it is community. I was raised Catholic -- those vast, overcrowded and very cold buildings never felt like community so i never was interested in going.
Here where i live now, we have a very nice Church of England community -- there is a lot of outreach work for the neighbourhood, and just as you come in, you feel welcome -- you, your family, even your dog.