There isn't really a problem with that.
Because you use the word non-believer that's fine.
Religion isn't a matter of belief. It's a matter of understanding.
You would no doubt understand concepts like water being something that purifies ie: like in baptism. Or when you have a shower. Or that an egg on Easter can represent a symbol of new life. Or that the word 'mass' at Christmas represents a number of people gathering together.
You may be more religious than you claim to be if you actually understand these concepts rationally.
I dont see this as an insult and I dont think you meant it as one either.
I never said religion is full on bad or false. I just dont believe that its core is true which is the existence of divinity. Doesnt mean it doesnt have a message that we all, believers and non-believers, cant bring to good use.
I always liked the symbolism you just described. I am not against tradition, metaphors or stories about good people. I think especially for kids, religion is a good thing if its not too extreme. I would never go to my kids and tell them god is probably not real.
They are little kids, they deserve to have dreams and feel the magic that religion can without a doubt spread for them. An adult, pretty humorless take on that is not what they deserve.
Also, they shouldnt be left out. In Kindergarten and school, religion is still a big thing and I want my kids to be part of this. Part of the community, part of the celebrations, I want them to have fun with their friends instead of being the poor loners that arent allowed to join the club because their dad think its not true.
This post was edited by Kaltrato on Apr 10 2026 06:53am