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Author Topic:   How do I deal with a creationist family member?
Huntard
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Message 22 of 86 (534110)
11-05-2009 2:24 AM
Reply to: Message 21 by hooah212002
11-05-2009 12:04 AM


hooah212002 writes:
I hardly see teaching logic, reason and the search for evidence as indoctrination.
She hardly sees teaching her views as indoctrination. And therein lies the crux of the problem.
My advice? I'm usually very antagonistic about stuff like this, but I don't think with you having kids and all that that's a good idea. If she was just your girlfriend/wife, I'd suggest grilling her till the cows come home, now however, that might not be so wise.
Simply let her teach your kids, just teach your own stuff as well. Perhaps get some more broadminded of her friends (or family members) to see your situation, and talk to her about it. Or better yet, go to the pastor of her local church, and explain your dilemma to him, maybe he will help. (If he's a Catholic, they usually aren't all this anti science and all).
Anyway, good luck.

I hunt for the truth
I am the one Orgasmatron, the outstretched grasping hand
My image is of agony, my servants rape the land
Obsequious and arrogant, clandestine and vain
Two thousand years of misery, of torture in my name
Hypocrisy made paramount, paranoia the law
My name is called religion, sadistic, sacred whore.
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