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prompted from conversations with her 6/7-year-old friends who attend church. We do not attend church and are trying to raise her to be open-minded about religion. My husband was furious though that it's already starting. Although we presently live in an area of the country that has a pretty strong religious climate.
My husband hasn't experienced too much toleration about his lack of "belief," but I wouldn't suggest your son doing what my husband does when faced with people who say they'll pray for his soul. :) I'm just like you guys, I choose not to discuss it, unless it's with people who are good friends.
I don't think it's out of the ordinary at all for kids this age to be thinking about it. Especially if they're being raised in really religious households. They're bound to talk about it and talking about it to their peers will raise questions for all involved. I think you did the right thing to tell your son to tell her that how he feels is what he believes. He shouldn't have to deny how he feels in order to be friends with someone, and his true friends will like him no matter what he believes. At this age, I wouldn't think something like this would be a dealbreaker. If it is, I would think you should talk to the parents of the little girl. I know I'd be upset if my child was that intolerant, and hopefully they'd feel the same way.
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