Quote Originally Posted by Gofer Blue View Post
The "ulterior motive" as you describe it is simply that your mother would like you and your children to embrace the faith that she has because it is a great way to live (though not necessarily an easy or pain-free one). Certainly not “gun to the head” or “pie in the sky when you die” religion I would imagine – the choice is yours to accept or reject at the end of the day!

The Christians I see portrayed in the media or TV are nothing like the Christians I know. The latter are among the most selfless, compassionate, caring people you would ever meet, they show the love of Jesus but they also know that they will never be perfect!
I don’t think my mother has an ulterior motive, if my daughter wants to go and follow Christianity I support it, just because I don’t believe in it doesn’t mean I’ll hold her back.

I think religion is an easy way to control the masses, I can also find happiness without it so personally I don’t see what it can give me.