Atheist Summer Camp is heaven on earth for non believers

[tutall]

Most atheists use that statement to shut down conversations. Frankly, if /when I have kids they want to be religous, I'm fine with it as long as they do not hurt other people and use their brains about decisions.

I would want to them to be free thinkers and if they want to believe in a god, fine.

By the way, I do think there are atheist around that group think. I do not like them. They are really active on the net. I am against any type of group thinking.

The funny thing is though the same active fringe of the group is just like the religious fanatics that give religion as bad name also. Dont get me wrong, if someone asks me about my beliefs I will tell them but very few christians actually try to force their beliefs on someone... They just tend to be the louder minority

[JustAlex]

The funny thing is though the same active fringe of the group is just like the religious fanatics that give religion as bad name also. Dont get me wrong, if someone asks me about my beliefs I will tell them but very few christians actually try to force their beliefs on someone... They just tend to be the louder minority

I disagree.

It clearly states in the bible to go out and preach the "good word".

The main purpose of ANY religion is to grow and to convert others.

After all, if you don't convert and grow, the religion dies.

This is why christian parents force their kids into believing what they believe.

[tutall]

I disagree.

It clearly states in the bible to go out and preach the "good word".

The main purpose of ANY religion is to grow and to convert others.

After all, if you don't convert and grow, the religion dies.

This is why christian parents force their kids into believing what they believe.

Not all Christian Parents force it on kids... My parents let me make a choice on whether I wanted to go to church or not... When my son gets old enough to make his choice it is his choice also. In my opinion the preaching you speak of in the bible is more through actions than words... I for instance hold myself to a very high standard and make sure I dont do anything in day to day life that could jeopardize my image. I think what the bible is telling us is to live like that and set the example for everyone to live by.

[Tivo32]

This is why christian parents force their kids into believing what they believe.

My experience wasn't like that at all. I grew up in a Christian household and never felt like my parents were forcing me into believing anything.

[habsheaven]

My experience wasn't like that at all. I grew up in a Christian household and never felt like my parents were forcing me into believing anything.

I was "forced" to go to Sunday school for a year or two, and "forced" to attend Confirmation at the age of 12. That being said, I didn't look at it any differently than being "forced" to go to school or "forced" to do chores. It was just part of growing up. All the while I never felt "forced" to believe. If anything I was encouraged to challenge what I was told.