when she was born one of our neighbours gave us a Greek orthodox picture of Mary and Jesus. She adores it, keeps it by her bed, makes a big thing about Jesus at Christmas. Tonight she insisted that it be propped up so she could stare lovingly at it. I know she's only 4 but I really can't help wonder if this is sowing the seeds of religion in her. Do childhood feelings like this have an impact in later life? that sort of indefinable feeling of security and of love, for something so simple as a baby? Or is religious belief something that requires an adult leap of faith? The look on her face tonight just set me wondering...
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dd (4) falling asleep staring at Jesus with huge smile on her face
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thewomanwhothoughtshewasahat · 10/09/2006 22:02
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