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Considering Religion
How Will You Raise Kids?
By Lisa A. Goldstein
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How to Tackle the Topic
To begin the religion conversation, approach it as a way to deepen intimacy and create a deeper understanding of the place of religion and spirituality in your family, not as a way to prove that your religious views are the right ones, says Susyn Reeve, an interfaith minister. She suggests some discussion questions:
- What religion do you consider yourself to be?
- Is this the religion you want for your children?
- What is important to you about your religion?
- What have been the gifts of your religion in your life?
- How have your religious beliefs been a burden for you?
- If you could pick any religion for your child, what would it be?
- What would you tell your child about religion/spirituality?
