Comments on: “I Hate the Devil, and I Hate Russians”

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 21 Nov 2005 05:56:38 +0000

I’m also an agnostic mom, raising a 2 yo boy. I was raised Catholic, and later explored other churches before deciding I was agnostic, but I never really felt conflicted about how I would raise my son. However, he stays at a Christian based Daycare and a few weeks ago I was there during lunch and cringed as I heard him sing with the other children a little song they use to say grace. I felt like, Yikes! My baby is being indoctrinated! But afterward I realized that to him it was no different than learning “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” or the “Itsy, Bitsy, Spider” Right now, my biggest concern is keeping comercialism out of the holidays, and protecting him from saturday morning cartoons.

By: Rodolfo

Rodolfo — Sat, 19 Nov 2005 07:09:08 +0000

I feel that the person I am today was shaped because of my Catholic upbringing. I didn’t stay the course with the teachings of the Church but I think I turned out okay. My brother and father probably believe in their hearts that I will go to Hell but I really hope they’re not praying for that. But you’re right I am Agnostic. The important thing for me is to continue getting educated about the subject. It is only through the internet where I’ve learned that there are others out there that share my views. In fact there are some really intelligent people out there that are Agnostics and I’m proud to be part of this small minority.

By: Noell

Noell — Fri, 18 Nov 2005 19:40:30 +0000

I appreciate your comment. From your brief note, I will make a few assumptions.

Rodolpho is agnostic. Rodolpho felt agnosticism and family life were incompatible. Rodolpho chose not to have kids for that reason.

Feel free to correct any false assumptions. I will admit that I have sometimes wondered if I am essentially performing a scientific experiment by raising my children without religion. It has caused a little anxiety. I know very well how to raise a religious family. I don’t have a single example or mentor when it comes to raising an agnostic one.

There is almost nothing to be found on this subject in terms of literature, or on the internet.

Many years lie ahead of my family, including the difficult teen years. I have no idea how things will turn out. I can say that for the early years, we have found much success. Our children are caring, responsible, bright, obedient, and absolutely wonderful. We are a socially conscious and family. Our home is full of love. We have fun, and we have a positive outlook on life.

So far so good!

I hope to have more dialogue with you and others about this issue.

By: Rodolfo

Rodolfo — Thu, 17 Nov 2005 08:40:47 +0000

I gave up on the whole idea of having kids…but reading some of your entries made me think a little. I never heard of an agnostic family before…but it seems to work for you and that gives me hope. Thanks.