Is religious indoctrination child abuse?

Originally posted by sonship
You know sometimes I really think that God has raised you up to give opportunity for the truth to be taught. (Not what you're teaching)

It reminds me of RJHinds who tried to make the same accusations that I was in a cult.

Here is where I meet. What do you see that makes you think I meet with a cult ?
Be specific and quote please.

The church in ...[text shortened]... ne another’s function in the Body of Christ. [/quote]

http://churchindunnloring.org/his-word/

Wait, did you just compare Rajk999 to RJHinds?

Originally posted by FMF
If you're a trained teacher like you claim, you should already know.

So what gives a university the right (and not the parent of the child) to decide which skills and knowledge is right to teach a young child?

Originally posted by dj2becker
So what gives a university the right (and not the parent of the child) to decide which skills and knowledge is right to teach a young child?

Do young children go to university on your planet?! 🙄

Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke
Do young children go to university on your planet?! 🙄

Universities decide which skills and knowledge teachers need to teach young children don't they?

Originally posted by dj2becker
So what gives a university the right (and not the parent of the child) to decide which skills and knowledge is right to teach a young child?

The ability to create progeny is really no measure of wisdom.

Originally posted by dj2becker
Universities decide which skills and knowledge teachers need to teach young children don't they?

The National Curriculum is decided by universities?!

Originally posted by FMF
Go puff on your pipe.

Never smoked, no intention to.

Originally posted by Ghost of a Duke
The National Curriculum is decided by universities?!

Depends on whether it's private or public.

Originally posted by avalanchethecat
The ability to create progeny is really no measure of wisdom.

So rather than do it yourself, you would rather have a stranger shape the beliefs of your child?

Originally posted by dj2becker
So rather than do it yourself, you would rather have a stranger shape the beliefs of your child?

I'd certainly feel more comfortable having a stranger shape the beliefs of yours.

Originally posted by KellyJay
You are telling me that parents should not be allowed to teach their own kids right and
wrong, what is good and bad? You think the child will figure that out on their own, when?

If not parents, who, the kids next door, some guy in a van? If parents are not teaching
their kids, others will, and those that have kids that do not teach them are not parenting
their children.

Yes the child should figure it out on their own.
A good parent will be their to guide them.
Answer their questions when they ask. That's how you teach your kids

Originally posted by FMF
Not if one also gives the child the skills and knowledge - and curiosity - for them to be able to carry out critical analysis of that worldview (and other worldviews) so that when they become adults they can think for themselves and reach their own conclusions.

Spot on

Originally posted by wolfgang59
You under-estimate children.

Yeah, I wonder if he realizes that you can learn from your kids.

Originally posted by dj2becker
Young kids are highly susceptible to indoctrination, if you don't influence them, someone else will.

They are only susceptible to indoctrination if the parent hasn't prepared them for the world via critical thinking skills.
It's very apparent that some here do not realize the value of critical thinking.

Originally posted by KellyJay
CORRECT!
And if you are worth anything at all, one of things you will do is try and teach them right
from wrong, good from bad, how to be good people. There are no promises in life, but if
you neglect your duties as a parent, your kids will suffer for it as they grow up without a
foundation in their lives to live by.

That's not what he said, so no it's not correct