My daughter-in-law just asked me to have a discussion with my nine year old grandson about religion. She is nominally Xtian, but has doubts. My son is an atheist. Her relatives are gung-ho Xtians and her brother is a pastor. She wants someone who can discuss religion with him and be non-biased and who is knowledgeable about many religions.

That's me--he already knows that I do not believe in a god, but I would never push non-belief on him.

While we were discussing this, my grandson said, "Grandma, if there is an afterlife, I WANT you to haunt me."

OK--if there is an afterlife, I will.