Religious beliefs planted in young minds hinder intellectual growth from "summary" of Why I am an Atheist by Bhagat Singh
The indoctrination of religious beliefs in the minds of young children is a practice that has been prevalent for centuries. Parents, teachers, and society as a whole, often instill these beliefs in impressionable minds without giving them a chance to think critically or question the validity of these beliefs. This hinders the intellectual growth of these young individuals as they are taught to accept things at face value without ever delving deeper into the subject matter. When children are taught to blindly follow a set of religious beliefs, they are discouraged from exploring other perspectives or seeking out knowledge that may contradict what they have been taught. This creates a closed-mindedness that stunts their intellectual development and prevents them from engaging in meaningful discussions or debates about the nature of existence, morality, and the universe. Furthermore, the fear of punishment or eternal damnation that is often associated with religious teachings can have a detrime...
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