Talking about religion /God scepticism to kids (somebody else's).

[btthegreat]

One of the rules of good etiquette in proselytizing, I always felt was important, was never try to market or sell your faith/God ( or your scepticism or lack of faith) to somebody else's kids/teen, especially if the parents aren't there. Don't talk smack about the Bible to a Christian kid, or convince a Jewish Boy to come to catholic mass, or talk to a non-believer child about the risk of ending up in the fiery furnace of Hell. Just seemed super disrespectful of the parents and confusing to the kid/teen. So do you agree that it is always inappropriate to meddle in the pre-existing religious beliefs of a kid, and at what age and under what circumstances would you feel comfortable talking or advocating for your views? Is it okay of the kid brings up the topic, asks you questions or tries to proselytize you? Does the equation change if parents are there?

 

[Noodlegawd]

I think it's bad etiquette to talk about religion, period, unless all participants in the conversation are interested. And I think it's particularly bad "etiquette" to indoctrinate children into any religion, including indoctrinating your own children into your own religion.

 

[Grim17]

One of the rules of good etiquette in proselytizing, I always felt was important, was never try to market or sell your faith/God ( or your scepticism or lack of faith) to somebody else's kids/teen, especially if the parents aren't there. Don't talk smack about the Bible to a Christian kid, or convince a Jewish Boy to come to catholic mass, or talk to a non-believer child about the risk of ending up in the fiery furnace of Hell. Just seemed super disrespectful of the parents and confusing to the kid/teen. So do you agree that it is always inappropriate to meddle in the pre-existing religious beliefs of a kid, and at what age and under what circumstances would you feel comfortable talking or advocating for your views? Is it okay of the kid brings up the topic, asks you questions or tries to proselytize you? Does the equation change if parents are there?

Religious beliefs are something that should never be discussed with a child unless that child is yours. This especially applies to public school teachers.

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[Loulit01]

Religious beliefs are something that should never be discussed with a child unless that child is yours. This especially applies to public school teachers.

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Why are we beating up public school teachers these days? Where's the evidence they're suddenly engaged in talking religion and sexual orientation to kids? And I agree no one employed by the government should proselytize while acting in their official capacity.

 

[Grim17]

Why are we beating up public school teachers these days? Where's the evidence they're suddenly engaged in talking religion and sexual orientation to kids? And I agree no one employed by the government should proselytize while acting in their official capacity.

There used to be 3 things that teachers never discussed with children... They were sexuality, religion and politics. Those were subjects that were exclusively left to the families to discuss and/or decide upon. Since so many schools and teachers have taken it upon themselves to discuss sexuality and politics with children, what makes you think they would draw the line at religion?

 

[Loulit01]

There used to be 3 things that teachers never discussed with children... They were sexuality, religion and politics. Those were subjects that were exclusively left to the families to discuss and/or decide upon. Since so many schools and teachers have taken it upon themselves to discuss sexuality and politics with children, what makes you think they would draw the line at religion?

Where's the evidence "so many schools and teachers have taken it upon themselves to discuss sexuality and politics with children?"

 

[spud_meister]

I always answer kids questions honestly, openly and simply. And always make it clear my views are my own, and it's ok to believe different things.

 

[tosca1]

Is it okay of the kid brings up the topic, asks you questions

Yes, it's okay to respond according to what you believe.

or tries to proselytize you?

Depends on the kid. Some kids are smart or mature for their age.
If they proselytize to you - I don't see anything wrong in preselytizing back to them
A Christian has to be ready to provide reasons for their belief.

If a kid is simply expressing his belief - you can choose to not engage. A smile will do.
That child will probably search for the truth later on in life.

Anyway - the Spirit of God will do something if the time is appropriate to engage.

Does the equation change if parents are there?

No.
If they let their kid proselytize to you - you can respond.

 

[Gateman_Wen]

Talking about religion /God scepticism to kids (somebody else's).​

Don't.

 

[Overitall]

One of the rules of good etiquette in proselytizing, I always felt was important, was never try to market or sell your faith/God ( or your scepticism or lack of faith) to somebody else's kids/teen, especially if the parents aren't there. Don't talk smack about the Bible to a Christian kid, or convince a Jewish Boy to come to catholic mass, or talk to a non-believer child about the risk of ending up in the fiery furnace of Hell. Just seemed super disrespectful of the parents and confusing to the kid/teen. So do you agree that it is always inappropriate to meddle in the pre-existing religious beliefs of a kid, and at what age and under what circumstances would you feel comfortable talking or advocating for your views? Is it okay of the kid brings up the topic, asks you questions or tries to proselytize you? Does the equation change if parents are there?

Teens are off limits? I was converted when I was a teenager by another teenager. Are you just referring to adults?