Do younger people stay as religious as how they were brought up?
547301
Some do, some don't. \nWhen you grow up and are able to question the way you were brought up, you will also decide wheather you like the way you were brought up or not. Some poeple will change the way they think, some will decide that they like what they have and stick to it.
710565
Very much so.\n\nWhen someone is down and out, you'll notice they will become more faithful in their religion.  They will pray more, hope more, etc.  \n\nDid you know that when the economy of the country starts dipping, church attendance goes up?\n\nAn ex-girlfriend once asked me-- "how can you not believe in god?  I do.  You have to.  I don't know what I'd do if he didn't exist."\n\nThat's a big crutch.
961808
You are supposed to choose people you believe will raise them the way you would want them raised if you weren't there, It doesn't matter if they are single or married, but most churches prefer someone of the same religion
649028
I think they kinda are.  I mean, in my church we all dress pretty modestly but in the Young Womens' group (which I am in) two out of the 10 girls are very hippie-like in their dress.  Four of us do not have fathers at home -- that is the nature of the area I live in.  I think some of the girls go to private schools, but 5 or 6 of us are in state schools.  We eat what most people eat... y'no, fish, bread, potatoes, milk - the usual!  Of course we live the Word of Wisdom, too.  \n\nMost of the girls have at least 1 sibling, and 2 of us are not from LDS backgrounds.  \n\nI think most of us are into rock music, though we all have pretty diverse tastes.  \n\nHope this helps!
394480
That's a very interesting question. I never thought of it that way before. The three patterns that play out with that theory do seem to fit into religions. Makes sense that it would be prevalent in their daily lives also, it's so ingrained to believe they are helpless unless they count on an outside source. Kinda twisted in away...that outside source is what will punish then for not being good enough. I'll say it again.....No child should be afraid of his/her parent.
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I'd agree with you except  younger people by virtue of their age are less informed.  Most of them have simply accepted the views they've naively accepted  from other people (parents, teachers, news media, etc) whether it's in their best interest not.\n\nI wouldn't care except the scary thing is it affects my little world and I care a great deal about that.
812794
This is not an official "poll" but based on my personal experience, there is no correlation.  I am from a small town in West Virginia, and on my job, I regularly meet people from rural areas and people from all levels of education.  There are plenty who are uneducated and religious.  And there are plenty who are uneducated and couldn't care less about religion.  I'd say it's about 50/50.\n\nI go to college and am studying Religious Studies.  I have professors with Ph. D.'s who are religious, and some who are not.  Among those students which really stand out as being smart there are quite a few who consider themselves religious.  Again, I'd guess it's about the same percentage as in the uneducated sectors.\n\nOf course, this is only my experience in 2 areas of West Virginia.  West Virginia may not be representative of other states, and it is certainly not representative of every country.\n\nSo..........you'd need an official poll.  But be careful about poll results because you have to understand exactly what was being asked, and who was polled.\n\nFor example, I am very religious, but I rarely go to a place of worship.  So if it merely asked, "Do you go to church regularly?" I'd have to say no.  But it would not be right to conclude from that that I am not religious.
1083261
They have been brained washed from birth just like people from many other religions.  I think it takes a certian amount of IQ to step back and see these things for what they really are.  They are a growing number of people however that can keep there faith but at the same time remain open minded about other posssibilities.  OH yea the bible quoteing thing ......... thats really annoying
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I would have to say that in a sense, it is stripping a child of a great deal of their freedom to choose their religious beliefs later in life.\n\nMany people do not realize that it is indoctrination.  If you raise a child to think that something is right, and all other things are wrong, than that child is going to most likely continue to think that all of their life.\n\nA perfect example is abuse or bigotry.  Studies have shown that a child raised in an abusive home is much more likely to grow up and think that abuse is normal and ok, and therefore, to abuse their spouse and/or children.\n\nSomeone who grows up in a home where bigotry is prominent is likely to grow up thinking that bigotry is normal and ok, and thus perpetuate the cycle.\n\nThe same thing with religion.  Many people grow up being taught a certain religion all of their childhood years, and continue to believe that religion is good and right.\n\nAs for moral and ethical teachings, you don't need religion to teach a child about morals and ethics.  I don't need any holy doctrine to teach me that it is wrong to use violence when it is not neccessary, or to teach me that it is not right to steal.\n\nIf people are wanting to find a middle ground, a compromise, than raise your child(ren) in your religion, but do not be close-minded.  Tell them that it is ok to look into other religions, and try to find people who follow other religons so that when your children have questions, there is someone there to answer the questions that has the appropriate knowledge, and not some preconceived, uneducated opinion.  And please, do not take the route that my family took, i.e. "I dont care what religion you follow as long as it recognizes that there is only one God and that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior."\n\nPersonally, I feel that it is best to raise children in such a way as to leave religion out of their upbringing as much as possible, so that when the child is old enough, they can come to the parent with questions.
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It differs with religion and country.\n\nI've noticed that some countries (in the western area) usually send their elders to a "nursing home" or similar. They don't have time to care for them or can't afford a caregiver. They are usually dismissed and cast aside as if their opinions don't matter because they're aged. They are sometimes taunted and played pranks upon by younger people. I'm not saying everyone does it. As in the question, it's generalized.\n\nHere in the east and in Christianity in general, we hold elders in high regard. Usually, they stay with their immediate family. They are the wise ones we turn to in time of problems. They are highly respected and we usually bow or press their hands upon our foreheads as a sign of respect upon meeting. We never shout or speak in high tones of voice. We stand up when they enter the room. Usually, their opinions matter most in discussions. They are most respected because they have gone through a full life. They know more than we can ever know. Again, I hope nobody takes offense.\n\nI hope I helped!
487631
Yes, though you 'adopt' a culture.\n\nA religion is both a faith (what you believe) and a culture (what you do).  When people convert to a religion, they generally also adopt the culture associated with it.\n\nCulture is pretty hard to adopt just by will.  There are so many subtleties and one's native culture is so deeply ingrained that it takes years to immerse oneself fully.  I've been living abroad for three years, and I'm still culturally American, and not for lack of trying.
547052
nope.  i'd actually prefer that young people weren't perverted and brainwashed with christian cult nonsense.
94740
I don't think so. You have to consider the experience behind an older person they can be wiser but not always up with the times but they will answer toprotect you from bad things and they still know what goes on in arelationship and with a lot of other things. Not saying young people aren't wise I have seen alot of darn good advise from young people. hope this helps answer you question.
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yes the child will find religion. because religion is EVERYWHERE!!! unless he/she was totally seltered from all society, all his life, than sooner or later he/she will find a religion, it all depends on where in this crazy world this child lives would depend on what religion he/she will be preached about.
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This question does not mention the age of the questioner, but children are commanded to 'honor their parents' and obey them. The only practical exceptions are when parents instruct their children to disobey secular law or God's law.\n\nSince Jehovah has made clear the form of worship he accepts, even a young bible student must recognize that and herself reject false worship.\n\nLearn more:\nhttp://watchtower.org/e/kn37/
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i think kids should be kids and that's about all. religious conversions take place from the later teens to adulthood. i don't think they should be indoctrinated when they are young. that'll just brainwash and cripple them for life. it's on them, not you.
373275
Ya, just the born agains.  The only religious conflict I've had with a family member is when my mother started rambling on about an atheist coworker who was not being a moral person.  She extended that to include all atheists, so that kinda pissed me off and she got an ear full about morality and not being able to generalize one group based on the actions of an individual.