Teaching faith to a child, as opposed to religion?

Nobody can "teach" faith to a child. A child either has faith, or they don't. If your child has faith, he will already know the basic values. You may want to encourage him to read books and literature on the subject of spirituality. For example, I found a wonderful book: "Nurturing Spirituality in Children": Simple Hands-On Activities (Paperback) ~ Peggy J. Jenkins (Author). This is a very basic and non-demoninational reader for sharing your child's interest in their OWN beliefs and allowing the child (not outside influence) to develop his own spiritual values.

You are absolutely correct about "assuming any Deity will call him". There is no way for you to know whether or not your child has already been 'called'. Let him freely choose his spirituality on his own. I would have given anything (other than my soul) if my parents had done that for me. Try the book out. Hope it is helpful.

If you want your child to have faith, you should know what he would have faith in. It is very dangerous to teach a child to have faith in something when you are not sure what it is. This can cause you're child to explore and believe in so many different things. It can even cause spiritual confusion. The bible teaches a lot about faith. I am a bible believer, yet I don't give myself a religious title just because of all the division and pollution of the word of God over the years. My point is, you can teach your child about faith from the bible. If you have any more questions or comments please visit my yahoo group. It is called The Bride Called Israel.

Should you teach a child what you believe to be true for you? Would it not be better to just letting the child ask questions and you provide information on faith and religion?

The most important thing for a child is to see consistency and integrity in his parents' actions. With Bushido code, you will be teaching this to him. It is even more important that you demonstrate it.

It's one thing to teach a child facts. It's another entirely to teach them that an imaginary entity exists, even if you don't attempt to define that entity.

There is no evidence, observation, theory or philosophical construct which supports the existence of any deity. If you choose to teach a child otherwise then you are being less than honest.

The ultimate Source of advice on raising children is Jehovah God, the Originator of the family. (Ephesians 3:15) He is the only real expert. In his Word, the Bible, he provides reliable, practical instruction that really works. (Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 48:17, 18) It is up to us, though, to apply it. Deuteronomy 6:7. That verse says: “You must inculcate [Bible principles] in your son and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” As Deuteronomy 6:7 implies, there is no substitute for spending time with your children. the Bible admonishes parents: “Do not irritate your children, but bring them up tenderly with true Christian training and advice.” (Ephesians 6:4, Weymouth) Emphasis on moral instruction is lacking in many homes today. Some believe that when children get older, they will be able to decide for themselves what values to accept. Does that make sense to you? Just as young bodies need proper nourishment to grow up strong and healthy, so young minds and hearts need instruction. If your children do not learn moral values from you at home, they will likely adopt the views of their schoolmates and teachers or those of the mass media. The Bible can help parents to teach their children how to distinguish right from wrong. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) Hebrews 4:12 explains: “The word of God is alive and exerts power . . . and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.” The message of the Bible is therefore not merely the personal views or experiences of the humans whom God used as his penmen. Rather, it represents God’s thinking on moral matters. This sets it apart from all other advice. By using the Bible to teach your children, you are helping them to have God’s mind on matters. Your training has greater weight, and you have a better chance of reaching your child’s heart. The apostle Paul points to another important principle that is helpful in child rearing. He urged fellow Christians: “Let your reasonableness become known to all men.” (Philippians 4:5) Surely that includes letting our children see our reasonableness. And remember, reasonableness reflects “the wisdom from above.”—James 3:17. The Bible warns fathers at Colossians 3:21: “Do not be exasperating your children, so that they do not become downhearted.” Dr. Robert Coles, author of The Moral Intelligence of Children (1997), acknowledged: “Children very much need a sense of purpose and direction in life, a set of values” approved by their parents and other adults. Proverbs 22:6 urges parents: “Train up a boy according to the way for him; even when he grows old he will not turn aside from it.” The Hebrew word translated “train” also means “initiate” and here indicates the initiating of the first instruction of the infant. Parents are thus encouraged to start teaching their children proper values from infancy on. (2 Timothy 3:14, 15) What they learn during these formative years is likely to remain with them.

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Faith is the tool of deceivers and those who would allow themselves to be deceived. Doubt is the tool of those who would earnestly seek the truth. Teach your child to doubt the things he is told. That will empower him/her on an honest Process of Discovery that will lead them to the truth.

You should give your child a well-rounded education, and most importantly, teach them critical thinking skills.

Why teach lies?

Wouldn't the TRUTH of GOD be far more use full and important?

God and His son Jesus watch over us and we are required to love God. Is it worth the risk to not teach where "LOVE" comes from out of life?

The people who the God Yahweh drowned in Noah's flood also taught their children about having faith in the wrong gods. Why would you want to teach your children the same as these people did?