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After reading so many of these replies, I think we are very fortunate to have so many sincere and honest people on this forum. I know where I'll go when I need input. As for your dilemma, I agree with much of what was posted about the possible chance that your son could end up believing that Jesus was the promised Messiah. However, I think the two key issues are (1) are you training up your child in the ways of your faith at home (I assume you are)? If so, then I believe that would be his strongest foundation. So many people offer no instruction at home or even set good examples of what their faith teaches/preaches and (2) the fact that a good religious school will offer morality-based education, as opposed to the public school system which says that homosexuality is okay, sex outside of marriage is okay if you use a condom, etc. etc. And the religious teachers in the public schools are practically bound and gagged as far as speaking out. God bless you in your decision. Your son is already a step ahead of the crowd to have such a loving and wise mother.

Shalom

Well, thank you so much for saying that. I agree... I had been talking to a few Catholics and a few Jews in my own circle, and I have been DREAMING in CATHOLIC the last few nights. When I woke up this morning, I KNEW I should post a vanity and ask the FReepers.

While being politically and socially conservative is not a religion, it IS a way of life and a serious belief. My husband and I are very conservative and we just don't fit in with the conventional (liberal) "wisdom" around here. Asking the FReepers was the best thing. I really enjoy all the responses, on either side of the decision. Thought-provoking, and some of them have really put into words what were just amorphous blobs of thought in my head. It helps.