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Child monks: Children stroke each other’s heads during a program to give them opportunities to learn about Buddhism at the Sinheung Temple in Gangwon Province, Friday. The program is a kind of temple stay for children ahead of Buddha’s Birthday, which falls on May 2. / Yonhap
12:31 pm on April 19th, 2009 1
This picture is a proof of Child Abuse. Forcing children into a religion before they are old enough to choose.
2:53 pm on April 19th, 2009 2
Didn't we have this discussion last year?
4:01 pm on April 19th, 2009 3
"Forcing children into a religion before they are old enough to choose"
It's just a matter of perspective. To me as an Asian I think it is awful the way americans fathers force their kids to get maniac with sports like baseball, basketball, football and so on.
8:13 pm on April 19th, 2009 4
I guess Gumi_teacher has never seen the Catholic Church operate before and how young they start on children or just about any other religion.
10:22 pm on April 19th, 2009 5
Yes Sonagi we did:
http://rokdrop.com/2008/05/05/are-child-monks-a-f…
12:44 am on April 20th, 2009 6
Early instruction is hardly a bad thing. Too much of anything is a bad thing. Moderation in all things is a good thing.
I assume they can leave at a later time, if desired.
Greatness must be started early. Be it football or your religion. Children are too young to make a decision. If they leave the path later, they will have still gained understanding in the area they were put into.
I could have used some "early instruction" myself.
2:17 am on April 20th, 2009 7
80s 90s Troop
Your answer is interesting. Look:
Moderation = Harmony = Buddhism.
This kid will spend one month learning about moderation.
That’s not that bad.
(BTW. I’m Christian)
3:45 am on April 20th, 2009 8
Kids should work a month in a shoe factory. That teaches real-life skills like concentration, diligence and… of course… shoe-making.
2:03 pm on April 20th, 2009 9
really? aren't there better things to get bent out of shape over?
this is just a part of the culture. accept it and drive on