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Help[Opinions] Re: What if this happened in real life?
in reply to a message by Rose Yuen
Oof, man. Personally I have real bad connotations with that, because it does happen in real life. My husband's name was originally Reverence Tohim. It came to his mother in a dream, claims Gabriel came to her and told her to.
It was the first of many, many times his parents would choose their ideals over their children, none of whom still keep their company. His sister has changed her name entirely, and his middle is no longer Tohim. The large issue I see with this is that if you go naming a kid because a deity told you so, what will you do if they grow to not believe that deity exists? Your child is an individual. You might think you're right and more knowledgeable. But they will live with your decision, and their experiences with that will shape them. Your reaction to their experiences will not be forgotten.
I agree with Fiametta. Like I said, it was the first of many, many times they would overlook his individuality and well-being for what they thought was what god wanted for him. Slippery slope. I'd be concerned if someone said that to me.
It was the first of many, many times his parents would choose their ideals over their children, none of whom still keep their company. His sister has changed her name entirely, and his middle is no longer Tohim. The large issue I see with this is that if you go naming a kid because a deity told you so, what will you do if they grow to not believe that deity exists? Your child is an individual. You might think you're right and more knowledgeable. But they will live with your decision, and their experiences with that will shape them. Your reaction to their experiences will not be forgotten.
I agree with Fiametta. Like I said, it was the first of many, many times they would overlook his individuality and well-being for what they thought was what god wanted for him. Slippery slope. I'd be concerned if someone said that to me.
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