Charles and I have been discussing how to present religion to our son. We want him to have a stable set of ideas, but we don't know how to go about it. both of us aren't into fundamental religion, both seriously ponder about the idea of 'god', and are far from the 'Christian' home. I believe in 'something' though labeling it is far from me. I have 'faith' but can't present it or communicate it well. there is 'something' more then this world, what it is, is another chapter, a running thought. my 'faith' has become stronger is becoming a mother, and having a mystical, religious, or 'drug induced' experience while giving birth. though what i saw, is far from what I can communicate in words, and can only present a glimmer in my art, and it is very 'abstract'. for words and thoughts are way to simple to even present the complexity of what i believe.
this is a on going conversation, but its been brought up because we have been trying to create Christmas traditions, in an untraditional home.
The concept of Santa, and how we should present this symbolism is a crossing thought? do we go along with Santa, or start off with he doesn't exist? if he doesn't exist does this threaten the imagination land that all children need?
personally i love pretend land, and still day dream. theres a little part of me that still loves the concept of Santa, someone pure of heart that grants children's wishes all over the world.
now in this pretend world all children are on it, and no child is 'naughty'...
I also love the tooth fairy, and remember fond memories of looking for the easter bunnies basket every easter. but i don't want to present the ideas because these ideas are tied to one religion. so do we show him all religions, when is he ready to accept these ideas?
i started hearing about saints about 3-4 years ago, and yes these concepts of saints are in the thread of things idea...................
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