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When parents participate in religious practices they no longer believe

My kids ask me to pray with them at bedtime and I do it because I love them but I feel like a hypocrite since I don't think anyone is listening.

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What we've seen

The parent prioritizes emotional connection with their child over personal theological authenticity.

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“Where Are You with Children and religious education?”

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