I mentioned the other day Id start a poll since there are some people who are claiming that we are all forced to believe and are brainwashed into whatever we think against our will.
So did you choose your religious belief (or non-belief)?
I think this is pretty much a yes/no type question. However, Im providing an "other" option. If you pick that just tell us why.
bTW for some reason this ended up in the wrong forum. Feel free to move it.
I think "brainwashing" is such an ugly word--only used to irk people(yeah, I used it before). I would suggest "routinely taught and educated in the practices and behavior of a faith (or lack thereof)"
Yes, you could raise an Atheists. But in my opinion, I think if I were to raise a child, I would give him a taste of all religions and try to confer to him the pluses and minuses of religious faith and lack thereof. I think I will have to teach the concepts of survival first, since, from here, my son/daughter can appreciate why people band together.