Teaching faith to a child, as opposed to religion?

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I was thinking of starting with the Bushido code, just because it covers the basic values I want my child to have and then move to Buddhist philosophy. I would like my child to have faith, but cannot assume that any Deity will call him, and of course cannot presume to know which one. I was thinking of this path so he would have a spiritual and moral base, without the specific dogma of any religion.

Any thoughts?
Ok, on my faith. A basic principle of my faith is that God (by any name, and any image) has the right to call on any person as that God or Goddess sees fit. I have no right to challange the will of a Deity. So no, I will not be teaching my relgion to my son unless he is called to it.
 
Does that mean you are giving your child freewill, like the Lord gave us. Be careful you do want him to have faith, but there are many spirits and you want a good loving caring Lord.
 
Faith is the tool of deceivers and those who would allow themselves to be deceived. Doubt is the tool of those who would earnestly seek the truth. Teach your child to doubt the things he is told. That will empower him/her on an honest Process of Discovery that will lead them to the truth.
 
The ultimate Source of advice on raising children is Jehovah God, the Originator of the family. (Ephesians 3:15) He is the only real expert. In his Word, the Bible, he provides reliable, practical instruction that really works. (Psalm 32:8; Isaiah 48:17, 18) It is up to us, though, to apply it. Deuteronomy 6:7. That verse says: “You must inculcate [Bible principles] in your son and speak of them when you sit in your house and when you walk on the road and when you lie down and when you get up.” As Deuteronomy 6:7 implies, there is no substitute for spending time with your children. the Bible admonishes parents: “Do not irritate your children, but bring them up tenderly with true Christian training and advice.” (Ephesians 6:4, Weymouth) Emphasis on moral instruction is lacking in many homes today. Some believe that when children get older, they will be able to decide for themselves what values to accept. Does that make sense to you? Just as young bodies need proper nourishment to grow up strong and healthy, so young minds and hearts need instruction. If your children do not learn moral values from you at home, they will likely adopt the views of their schoolmates and teachers or those of the mass media. The Bible can help parents to teach their children how to distinguish right from wrong. (2 Timothy 3:16, 17) Hebrews 4:12 explains: “The word of God is alive and exerts power . . . and is able to discern thoughts and intentions of the heart.” The message of the Bible is therefore not merely the personal views or experiences of the humans whom God used as his penmen. Rather, it represents God’s thinking on moral matters. This sets it apart from all other advice. By using the Bible to teach your children, you are helping them to have God’s mind on matters. Your training has greater weight, and you have a better chance of reaching your child’s heart. The apostle Paul points to another important principle that is helpful in child rearing. He urged fellow Christians: “Let your reasonableness become known to all men.” (Philippians 4:5) Surely that includes letting our children see our reasonableness. And remember, reasonableness reflects “the wisdom from above.”—James 3:17. The Bible warns fathers at Colossians 3:21: “Do not be exasperating your children, so that they do not become downhearted.” Dr. Robert Coles, author of The Moral Intelligence of Children (1997), acknowledged: “Children very much need a sense of purpose and direction in life, a set of values” approved by their parents and other adults. Proverbs 22:6 urges parents: “Train up a boy according to the way for him; even when he grows old he will not turn aside from it.” The Hebrew word translated “train” also means “initiate” and here indicates the initiating of the first instruction of the infant. Parents are thus encouraged to start teaching their children proper values from infancy on. (2 Timothy 3:14, 15) What they learn during these formative years is likely to remain with them.
http://www.watchtower.org/e/20061101/article_02.htm
 
Why teach lies?
Wouldn't the TRUTH of GOD be far more use full and important?
God and His son Jesus watch over us and we are required to love God. Is it worth the risk to not teach where "LOVE" comes from out of life?
 
Should you teach a child what you believe to be true for you? Would it not be better to just letting the child ask questions and you provide information on faith and religion?
 
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