Angels
My 7-year old son: Mom… Grandma told me angels are real. Are they?
Me: No. There are lots of stories about angels, but there is absolutely no proof that they exist.
My son: Grandma says that angels watch over us and keep us safe.
Me: Yes… she believes that is true. I used to have to say a prayer before I went to bed that said “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep, and angels watch me through the night, until I wake with morning light.” I always thought it was a little bit creepy… someone watching me while I sleep.
My son: But why do people believe that?
Me: I suppose because, just like believing in a god, they like to think someone is watching out for them and keeping them safe. That they have someone to call on in case they are in trouble.
My son: I’d rather believe in Superman.
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I agree! If you are going to believe in a fictional character who protects you, superman is way better than God - plus,...
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me too, kid. me too.
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teachthemhowtothink posted this
I'm JJ. Female. If you hang out with me you'll get thoughts on atheism, secular parenting, ethics, feminism and politics (liberal, pro-choice) and occasionally excerpts from conversations with my 8-year-old son (there's a link below for most of the conversations and parenting posts). I don't accept anonymous asks, but if you request a private response, I will oblige. Also, because I get asked a lot, my url comes from the phrase "Teach children HOW to think, not WHAT to think." That's my parenting philosophy in a nutshell.
