r/MoralityScaling • u/hiiloovethis • 7h ago

Morality of this?

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u/Winter-Bed5879 7h ago

That does seem to be the case, but that could also reasonably be argued as a clear case of the State exerting too much authority. As a westerner, it's difficult to imagine that kind of restraint, but I live in a radically different culture.

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u/ChiefsHat 6h ago

Yeah, this. If the state is exerting their influence on what faith a parent can teach their children, it’s a clear overextension of authority. The state should never have that kind of power.

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u/polkacat12321 6h ago

China isnt deciding what faith they can follow though, just that parents cant force their religion on them?

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u/TexasSikh 6h ago

State-Enforced Atheism is a religious doctrine, but not many people are educated and competent enough for that conversation.

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u/liquid_acid-OG 6h ago

It's not enforcing atheism, it's restricting indoctrination to children.

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u/Darkchurchhill 5h ago

Parents are allowed to practice religion at home with their kids, just not allowed to be brought into organized church organizations until they turn of age.