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don't underestimate a kids ability to see through bullshit when it's patently bullshit.
Exactly.
My daughter is at a Catholic primary school (wife Catholic, me atheist) and I don't see any evidence of the children being rammed full to the point where they suspend disbelief.
The children are normal children, they love football, watching TV, playing with friends, messing around and swearing like sailors. They just have parts of their day which build up a comforting belief system on top of a strong community. Sure it involves mythical beings, but so does half the stuff they play and entertain themselves with in real life.
I'm sure there are some religious schools that go over the top on their teachings, but it's rarely just the school to blame. It all starts to go wrong when it's reinforced at home (parts of NI being an extreme example of this).
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Sure it involves mythical beings, but so does half the stuff they play and entertain themselves with in real life.>
Good point, I've never understood the criticism of religion that it's tenets are demonstrably false, or make believe. Truth is overrated, and can be very dull. Stories and fantasies are an essential part of growing up.
William.
don't underestimate a kids ability to see through bullshit when it's patently bullshit.