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By Austin Cline, About.com Guide to Atheism since 1998

Myth: Atheists Suppress Religion, Hide Religion From Their Children

Sunday March 11, 2007
Because most atheists are not religious, it is understandable that most atheists aren't going to make an effort to raise their children in an explicitly and deliberately religious environment. Atheists are not likely to raise their children to be Christians or Muslims. Does this, then, mean that atheists are also trying to keep religion away from their children? Are they afraid of their kids possibly becoming religious? What are the consequence of hiding religion from someone?

 

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March 11, 2007 at 5:47 pm
(1) Pearl says:

Austin,

Do you mean this “Atheists are likely to raise their children to be Christians or Muslims. ”

Pearl

March 11, 2007 at 6:23 pm
(2) Austin Cline says:

Whoops… thanks for pointing that out!

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