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"If you want to turn out an atheist child, unconditional love constantly is a good way to do it."

-Penn Jillette

I don't even know what my kids believe. It's not my business. After we left Christianity, I converted to Judaism in my quest for my place in life. They did not want to convert and in time they did. That was up to them. When I evolved to atheism, again I left them to choose their path. They surely did. Belief or lack thereof is a personal choice. I love my kids more than air. My oldest is 25 today. Whatever she believes, I simply love her.
So... Happy Friday to all of you and to my precious girl, HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Knitfreak 7 Mar 22
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I raised my kids in the church. One is flat out an atheist, one is a none married to a catholic, and one is keeping daddy happy by going to church, and I really don't know what her outlook is. But it gives her a social life and a way to keep music in her life (she is the pianist), so she keeps it up. She and her family live with Daddy so keeping him happy is kinda important.

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I could not agree more. Congratulations to and your daughter! It clearly means your thinking was clear.

Raising a godless daughter (who is successful beyond my expectations) is what I consider my proudest achievement. I did that especially after coming from a very conservative background, relatives and extended family.I don't know what she will believe in later in life but so far so good.

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Happy birthday to your daughter.
I taught my kids to question and critical thinking. Do not just accept what someone tells them

jab60 Level 6 Mar 22, 2019
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Happy birthday to her.

All people are different and in your quest for what I call "religious reality" you tried a different faith. Many people do this. In my case I understood that I would not be Pentecostal if I was born in Iran. Stubborn believers just do not understand this statement at all.

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I’ve got ‘one of those,’ too, 25 (& 27). Raised Atheist, if unknowingly; I passed on what I knew. Also used ‘the atheist primer’ book/s to help explain religion. We’re unconditionally solid, and they definitely make life beyond worth living - worth lasting!

Varn Level 8 Mar 22, 2019
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Happy birthday to the young lady, and my daughter had gone through a similar thing with Christianity to Judaism

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Happy Birthday to your girl.

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