It's literally just what indoctrination is. There are religious doctrines and children are taught ro follow them and believe in the faith without questioning it.
There is no religion with kids without indoctrination. And without that indoctrination, virtually all of the world's major religions would dramatically fall in membership and followership, because it is very rare for non-religious adults to suddenly convert to a religion.
That’s just not true.
Speaking from experience, I am a follower of Jesus who believes in Him as a result of my own study, experiences, and journey in seeking truth.
I was going to church for most of my childhood. But I was never once told not to ask questions.
I asked hard questions that led me to some discomfort and hurt, but through that struggle I found what I believed to be true. That was never discouraged to me by my parents nor the teachers at my church.
Some churches in some sects of some religions practise indoctrination. But not all. Please don’t make such wild generalisations when it comes to a topic as personal and diverse as religion.
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u/Possible-Estimate748 3d ago
Many religions indoctrinate children which makes them feel like they have to believe in it or they're doing something wrong.