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Originally Posted by LemonJam
I'm agnostic, but I'm also a strong supporter of religion when growing up. I was bought up a Christian and even though I kind of doubted it my whole life I can't deny that it's played a huge role in who I am today.
Religion can teach children to respect others and live with love for one another and is (in general) a good way for your children to be bought up. The ten commandments are a great example of guidlines for children when maturing into an adult. It's only when people take it too literally and not as a moral guideline when things go tits up.
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I was not brought up with religion at all, although a lot of my family are firm believers in spiritualism, and through a staunch belief in evolution and living in continual wonder at the world around us, I too have grown up to respect other humans, treat others equally and to live with love.. You don't need religion to grow into a good person in my opinion.
Selflessness, a good heart, strong morals and good social awareness makes people good which I don't think comes from having religious beliefs, but from having an upbringing which teaches you these things plus right from wrong.
I do however completely respect peoples religions and beliefs
