Melessa, I grew up in a deeply, deeply religious household. However,even as a very young child, I questioned religious beliefs and god. My late grandpa, who stayed with us for most of my childhood, would listen to my questions and arguments very carefully and agree with them but also state that people have different ways of viewing the world. Basically, he taught me that I am right in believing (or not) what I do but I should respect other people's beliefs as well. Fair enough! This allowed me to grow up without conflict. Even today, I am a true non-believer.I got final proof of my atheism when my preemie DD was struggling for life in the NICU and I turned to medical websites and online support groups but not to prayers or god. However, I respect my family members and others for their belief system and know exactly where they are coming from. Not sure if I helped you but just wanted to tell you that your child is going to decide what he wants to believe. All you can do is educate him about the diversity in people's beliefs and how he is as right or wrong as the next person. Am I even making sense?
