They say parents "force" their religious views on their kids.
Atheists talk as if this delegitimizes the resulting beliefs.
In reality, every belief we hold comes to us from outside us. Why single out religious beliefs?
We are surrounded by forces working to shape our opinions and beliefs: celebrities, movies, news media, music, preachers, and the culture at large in thousands of subtle and not-so-subtle ways.
Brainwashing is everywhere.
Some of the beliefs being pushed are true and good. Some are false and harmful.
Which are which depends entirely on who you ask!
So what's wrong with parents shaping the religious beliefs of their own children?
At least their motivation is love rather than profit.
"At least their motivation is love rather than profit" that is so true;)
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