OP, that is a form of an argument Aquinas gave in the face of the problem of evil. In effect it sounds nice, and does solve the problem of moral evil. But it doesnt solve natural evil, and also i think this argument would ultimatly fail if you saw a dieing child in the gaza strip hit by an air...
im assuming your asking the question of how could everything of come about without a creator/god at the beginning of time? that was a confusing read sorry :)
It could be argued that it is just as unthinkable to believe in an all powerful being that created the Earth, a being like superman? ;)
Some good points made in this thread. :clap
I think this one stands out, as the most moral way to go about on informing your children.
Although i have never personaly seen a child who has been brought up in say, a catholic mind grow into a way which makes their quality life worse; in most...
A child will question everything, but if taught religion as a truth at an early age it is something that will be in the end,(in most cases) what they "believe" it can also be questioned whether it is faith, or just an concept which has been put into their minds.
Say we were brought up with no...
That is actualy the way i was brought up, and i must thank my parents for it :p But there are still many parents who simply force religion on their children. This is something that inevitably can not be changed, but i would like to see more education and information given at secondry school...
Hey, new to the forums and don't worry im not some arsehole who is going to bash religion. In fact i have taken A level theology and philosophy!
I have always wondered whether it is moraly right to teach children the concept of a god, as at such a young age most children are bound to believe...