What do we do About Religion?

A reader asked:

What if two parents have different religious backgrounds -- how can they agree to raise their child under one spiritual umbrella?

This is the number one question I am asked and there isn’t a one size fits all answer. Parents of different religions worry about being unable to choose which of their faiths to gift upon their new baby. They might question their own religious upbringing or worry about the consequences of selecting husband’s religion over wife’s beliefs.

I would encourage interfaith couples to first and foremost remember that spiritual nurturing takes place every day of the week – not just Saturday during temple or Sunday at church. It is the ins and outs of the tummy bugs, the tantrums, the report cards, and the snow days that we can create a soulful home.

As a couple it's a great idea to take the time to come up with a list of family beliefs.  Make a list that begins: We believe in….

Start from there. Together work out the religion question, without ever losing sight of the importance of family spirit day to day. Begin focusing on the 10 Principles listed in my book "10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting" and the faith factor will fall into place.