forgone conclusion
So flitting around, from blog to blog last night, I came upon a blog of an adult who had been raised in church. They never questioned what had been spoon fed to them until they got on their own. This is a huge fear of mine. I do not want my children to unquestionably believe what I tell them and then one day be confused as to why they believed it in the first place. I want them to have such a knowledge of my faith, that they make an informed decision for Christ. I think that quite a few people that grow up in a Christian home are taught what they believe but not ever shown how to really dig deeper into a true understanding of the tenets. My ultimate goal for my kids is to teach them doctrine, not "moralized" bible stories. I want them to be able to give an answer to everyone that asks (including themselves) a reason for the hope that lies within them 1st Peter 3:15 . The thing is, though, if I want those things for my children, I must be ready with my answers when they...