Brad Pitt Found His Religious Upbringing 'Stifling': Is a Religious Upbringing Good for Kids?

brad pitt is an idiot... he's with the whore of babylon... what do you expect from him and the home wrecker?

instills a set of moral rules, if it was done right.

I don't give a $h!t what brad Pitt says.....

It's probably all over this blog...but...Train up a child in the way he should go and when he's old he will not soon depart from it.

Do a degree. Moderation. Anything can be overdone.

Libtards find anything stifling that brings order into life.

Pitt should be stifled some more....

What is the other option? Moral Relativism? Look where we are today directly because fewer and fewer children are getting a religious upbringing.

you IDIOT ...you prefered INDOCTRINATION .........

Excuse me? You don't know me, yet you call me an idiot?! If you'd like to have a conversation about the topic, then act like an adult and don't sling your own insecurities around like they are some kind of badge of courage.

@ KenjaiRo...... you tell him! Henrile must be a libtard... got offended for hearing the truth. LOL!

Thanks for the support. Sometimes it gets tiring standing up for the truth and having people yell insults at you.

It's based on what's considered good and a foundation, to how we are to treat one another. However, a follower must be vigilant, for there are those who will bend the basic idea of the words of any religion, for a personal gain. If one can see through this, there is much to be gained for them and everyone around them.

One can never go wrong in training up a child by the Word of God....it is the tutor to lead them to salvation.

Unmarried Brad Pitt thinks he knows better than the rest of us.

I do not consider Mr Pitt to be a model of personal character I would want anyone to emulate. So his upbringing was "stifling". So what? An upbringing without limits or restrictions results in anti-social selfish brats from my observations.

You're REALLY slow.

I personally know Jesus, we have a real relationship and He works in my life every moment, of every of every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day, of every week, of every year in my life, sorry that you don't understand what that is HH, hey maybe one day, read Lee Strobel's story or the Damascus road experience of Saul in the Bible.

Dave, there's no arguing with fools like holy heretic... he only tries to bring people down to his lowly level. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of GOD. Obviously, he has no wisdom.

I say "yes", but I must qualify the response.

I was permitted to experience a variety of religious teachings growing up thanks to my mother. She believed that to truly understand god you had to understand and learn about all religions. So I understand where Brad Pitt is coming from in his statement to reporters. Why, because I've heard these same words spoken by various priest, pastors, and lay people, When hurricane Kitrina hit New Orleans I heard said, God's will or it's Gods judgement against the people of the city for allowing casinos, gambling, prostitution, corruption, and yes because of gays.

The Bible which I look upon as a guide for living written by man for men, not written by God as many would have us believe contains much. Unfortunately, each religion claims that their Bible, written by their God teaches a view specific to their religion. I could go on but I won't. Suffice to say, children need to know "religion", just not a narrow minded view of religion.

THEY ARE 17 DIFERENT RELIGIOUN ON EARTH They all hold the true what a big joke PEOPLE COMME TO REASON !!!!!!!

There are thousands of religions.

I think a religious upbringing is generally a good thing, but that doesn't mean all practices work for everyone or that all will appreciate it.

its the manual of life

it induces fear ,fear of living.

I was not brought up that way, and I turned out good ^ _ ^

good is not going to get you to heaven. there is a place called hell for those who refuse Christ.
Christ is the only way to God. Sorry to be so blunt.

You and I have different views on that. You were raised differently and so was I.
I don't need someone preaching to me. Sorry to be so blunt...and take a look around, don't you think whats happening in the world now is sort of hellish? (I'm just saying)
Anyway, I wish to discuss this no further...

It was good for me

Religion is stifling but God's Word sets you free. Why was Jesus always against the religious leaders of His time? Religion enslaves you. God's wants us to have a relationship with Him.

if you wanna teach your children not to think rationally they sure if you don't want your children to grow to there full potential then go right ahead... Religion is the worst thing to every happen to this world.. it stops children from thinking it gives them false hope and make them think there horrible in side and they need to be fixed which is a lie... Religion stops they from asking question and seeking "Real" answers. Religion is a virus... Tomorrow May 21 2011 So Christian believe were all gonna die because judgment day is coming Religion dose nothing but spread Ignorance and fear.. Those that side yes are backwards people that cant see what really matter in this world.. Religion is a lazy crap attempt to answer something that you don't understand and instead of going out and trying to learn something real they sit on there lazy butt and say oh i don't understand it so God did it... Religion is full of lazy craps holes that rather have someone else fix on the problem then getting off there butts to fix the issue in the world around us.. RELIGION IS ABOMINATION

red you have no clue of who Christ is obviously. You surely need praying for. not only have you been fed lies by whatever "religion" you speak of, but you don't know the Bible, which is God's words. If i am right and i live for my Christ, than i shall see heaven, Christ and all it's splendor. But you better pray that i am wrong. For if i am right as i know i will be, your unbelief and rejection of not only the word of God, but of Christ his son, leaves you to the pit of hell of torment after death. God loves you and doesn't want you to go there, but everyone has free will to choose. I pray that you choose wisely.

Don't You Every!!!!!! Tell Me What I Have To Believe White Man,,, The Only Lies Come For You I'm American Indian I Know The Truth About Your Religion! Your Genocidle Murders, Rapes, Terrorist, Racist, Evil, Greed Hateful, Traitors, Untrustworthy, Monsters, Savages, Disrespectful of others, Tyrants, Cowards. This list could go on for days. Plus I Like To Live In Reality. That's Based On Fact Not Imaginary Fiction. Religion Is An Abomination, To The Surface Of Grandmother Earth. Praying. What A Useless Piece Of Do Nothing Crap, Do You Really Think Talking Into Your Hands To A Being That Doesn't Exist Will Fix Anything. Sorry But There Come A Point In Everyone Life When You Have To Stop Believing In Imaginary Friend.. Religion Isn't Based On Anything Fact. If Religion Was Based On Fact The Sun Would Going Around Earth And The Earth Would Be Flat.. As Christians Believed.. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR RELIGiON AND GO F'''UCK YOURSELF WITH IT.

DO YOU DARE TALK TO ME AGAIN YOU MIND PIECE OF NOTHING. HOW DARE YOU TELL AN AMERICAN INDIAN, WHAT TO BELIEVE. AFTER THE HORROR WE'VE AFTER THE HORROR YOU'VE CAUSE IF YOU EVERY TALK TO ME AGAIN I PROMISE YOU WONT ENJOY THE OUT COME.

It all depends on how it's done. Like my and sister and her husband she is christian and he is muslim. Neither one is pushing their religion on theirs kids, They are leaving it up to the kids want they to or not believe in.

Of course it is. As for Brad Pitt and his wife. They are simply odd ducks IMHO. Quit dressing that daughter of yours like a boy. What a weird group. Jennifer Aniston should be thanking the Lord every single day.

but it shouldnt be forced on them too..

If it discourages kids from expanding their minds, making their own decisions, and feel comfortable with who they are it can be a bad thing. It's not healthy to be surrounded by a bunch of judgemental and gossipy finger pointers. On the other hand, if it's just for a social outlet for the soul purpose of gaining inner peace and fellowship it can be rewarding. I suppose it depends on the religion. Anything that's forced can have negative consequences.