my kids are starting to wonder about the world and where it came from and i couldn't answer them. i am not sure if i believe in god or not either. I think my family should have a religion because people tell me it helps with belief and provides discipline. when i was a kid my parents were catholic but didn't base their life around it. as a teen i remember vaguely trying to be a Buddhist monk and i really though i was connected when i meditated but i do not remember much else. what are your opinions on religion and how it helps with family?
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I'm catholic but we don't go actively to church. We do try to live a good christian life which means we do our best to be nice and kind to those around us even those that we wish weren't around.
Last weekend we were talking about taking the kids back to church as they did enjoy it. There's a LOT of good lessons that can be learned from the bible whether you believe or not.
The key is choose one that everyone is comfortable with and go with it. We've gone to churches that although they were christian just didn't "feel right" while others had that just right feeling.
Last weekend we were talking about taking the kids back to church as they did enjoy it. There's a LOT of good lessons that can be learned from the bible whether you believe or not.
The key is choose one that everyone is comfortable with and go with it. We've gone to churches that although they were christian just didn't "feel right" while others had that just right feeling.
We go to our church every Sunday, sometimes Wednesday if it's a good class and Friday if I'm not too tired. I also do missionary work with PAWS. I'm not overly involved but my children learn alot and they can make their own choice when they grow up. I just want them to have a conscience right now and this is giving them one. Children learn the most of their religion by being brought up in it by the time they are 13, after that...........not much you can do. So I'm doing what I can now.
One thing about Dana's parents church is they have a soup kitchen and our son loves to help out. They help any needy family or the homeless and he feels great for it. Not really 100% religious but is teaching a great example of helping out those who are in need.
I agree, charity is just great because you see people in need, and better yet you help them out! It is EVEN better when they want to because it means they want to help people. I am atheist and so are my kids, but I have no problem with church if it really helps people! 
the only problem with kids in church is that they cant exactly keep sitting in one place for a long period of time. maybe i could let the kids have some fresh air once in a while.
after school activities that also benefits the community is good for everybody. community activities are always "good for your character" as some people like to say.