[MD] God is dead?

[Gene M]

On 7/3/06, Steve Peterson <vincentedisonluther at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> DMB and all those mourning the death of God,
>
> We've talked somewhat before about the MOQ levels corresponding to levels
> of development that all people (hopefully) go through. Pirsig never looked
> at the MOQ levels in terms of devolopmental psychology or cognitive
> development or evolution of worldviews as Wilbur has with his system, so
> your Wilbur knowledge may be more important than the MOQ in answering my
> question.
>
> I'm wondering whether religion is a necessary or important stage of
> development for kids. I have a daughter and I have some desire to raise her
> within a church. I kind of think it may be good for kids.
>
> I was also thinking about the relationship between adolescent angst and
> exististential angst and wondering if they are similar. Is existentialism a
> stage between a religious perspective and postmodernism or pragmatism or
> whatever.
>
> I hope that's enough to spark some discussion. I'm definitely interested
> in people's views on whether they would consider taking their kid to church.
>
> Is God dead or is God for kids?
>
> Regards,
> Steve


I would say go for it!  I went to a church when I was younger and I've
always felt it was good for me. It gave me an excellent knwoledge of
christianity, which I later rejected, but at least I did it with thought.

Just try and find a good church, is all I can suggest.I don't know if they
have any United Churches where you're at, but they're generally pretty easy
going.

God is most certainly for Kids. Kinda like santa clause, and absolute
truths.

-Gene