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Originally Posted by Chris
It is not normal practice in a Christian family home (not any home I have ever come across, at any rate) to deny the existence of other views of the world. It is common practice, and self evidently reasonable behaviour, for parents to bring their children up in their own faith.
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I can't help but think then, you are accepting that there may be an element of indoctrination involved when a family of faith brings up a child.
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Originally Posted by Chris
Which makes it theoretical, and far too broad to be of any use, or relevance.
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Apply it to a theoretical scenario of your choice that includes the elements of ideology and manipulation and give me an answer then. If you get stuck, you could choose the Nazi movement in WW2, communism, religion, a family of Everton fans trying to make a child follow their team, to name a few examples... Any scenario where the option of free choice is diminished through manipulation (reciprocation, commitment/consistency, scarcity, likeability, authority and/or social proofing). Do you not feel that if those elements are forcefully employed, that is wrong?
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Originally Posted by martyh
Nope ,they can choose a flavour of ice cream but when it comes to morals, ethics,religion or lack of religion the parents make the choice and raise their children accordingly .Children have all the choice they want when they grow up .
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I implore you, please read this thread.