What religion should you choose for your kids if your wife is Greek Orthodox and i am not?

Answer 1

I fully understand your dilemma. Both churches have so much to challenge and feed a young mind and give sustenance throughout life. Add to that the family pressure and you are in a pressure cooker without a safety valve. But whyshould you choose? I'm assuming that for your wife to have kept her religion you must have either been married in her church or had a civil ceremony. But I could be wrong. If so I hope not to have caused any offence. Education notwithstanding, as if you intend to send them to a catholic school the argument is moot, both religions have similarly strong themes in terms of the trinity, Christ's ministry and doctrine, but are variant in dogma. I know it is seen, traditionally, to be be the 'right thing' for you to bring them to Christ in your faith, as it is for your wife in hers, but your marriage is not traditional and neither therefore need the religious education of your children be. Don't be cowed by family pressure. The important thing for you both is that the children are brought to Christ. In which church that happens is between you and your wife, they are your children and He is the same Christ. The dogma can wait. It is better that the children are brought up in a balanced and loving environment. Choose their sponsors/godparents from both sides of the family and make your wishes known. Teach the children your combined values, that which you believe and know to be right. Alternate your observances between both churches if you like, but answer their questions without bias. With Christ's help and your guidance they will chose the way that is right for them and you will be proud. The above is my personal view as a free thinking christian with no particular religious affiliation. Yes I have children. Yes they have found their own paths. Yes they have grown to be honest, strong and faithful to Christ and to themselves. Always remember that God said, "This is my Son in whom I am well pleased." not this is my son who is catholic or this is my son who is greek orthodox. Having a particular badge does not make you more christian; just more isolated, if you let it, from those who wear a different badge. If I haven't helped at least I've given you something to think about.

Answer 2

You and your wife should discuss it calmly and then decide what you want your kid to grow up as.