is an incredibly cool book edited by Dale McGowan. If you are at all a secular-type person with kids you will find it helpful, I think. I had reserved it from the library weeks ago and finally got to pick it up last night. It is filled with essays related to raising our kids in a religious world but with different beliefs. It gives great recommendations for further reading (books, articles, websites).
There is even a study guide which might assist discussion (at least for older children) or at least some deeper consideration.
This is all so timely since it coincides with Munchkin's and my first official trip to "church" recently (a UU church for her to try a religious ed/exploration class). The church itself seemed very welcoming but I'm not sure I'm ready to give up our only free weekend day just yet. I know, that's pretty petty, isn't it? But I don't feel ready to commit. The experience was fun, though...we both got to participate in a class for 3-5 yr olds and it was lead by a transgendered woman. Certainly the congregation itself seemed diverse and accepting. We may go back eventually or we may try another UU congregation to see if the fit feels even better. This book also mentions Liberal Quakerism as being an option for atheist/agnostic parents who wish for more community...things to consider.
It's just really nice to know that there is a community out there for us somewhere.
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I'm so glad to hear you like the book and find it useful! Good luck with the UUs -- though it varies from one fellowship to another, I think they've got one of the best approaches out there.
And, btw, having Sundays at home is NOT a petty consideration at all! :-) That day is the crown of our week as a family.
Feel free to drop in at the PBB discussion forums as well.
Kind regards,
Dale McGowan
Editor/co-author, Parenting Beyond Belief
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