04 May 2025

The “Child Abuse” Claim Against Religion: Debunked


Is teaching your kids religion child abuse? Some say yes. Here's why that's absurd. In this video, I address a troubling accusation from prominent atheists like Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens: that raising children in a faith tradition—particularly Christianity—is a form of child abuse. I examine this claim, challenge its circular logic, and compare it to the standards we use in other areas of life. I also look at real data on the positive effects of religious upbringing. ⏱️ Timestamps: 0:00 – Intro: Is religious upbringing child abuse? 00:43 – New Atheist claims: Dawkins, Hitchens, Harris 02:12 – Real-world analogies: bears, school shooters, brushing teeth 03:30 – Circular reasoning in anti-religious arguments 04:39 – Hell on earth: the addiction crisis as a living parable 05:54 – What real child abuse looks like 07:17 – Science tell us: faith linked to better outcomes 09:18 – False equivalencies: bad religion ≠ all religion 10:44 – What if Christianity is false? Still net positive. 12:07 – Atheism’s demographic and existential crisis

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