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Teacher Has Her 3rd Grade Students Asking Questions To God And Their Letters Are Beautifully Innocent
Jean Piaget, the Swiss pioneer of child development, thought that children were incapable of having a true concept of God; they just thought of him as a supersized, magical version of their parents. More recent studies have expanded on this, showing that significant differences detected between younger and older children support the view that children under 10 or 11 years of age are unable to formulate an abstract conceptual framework demanded for an adequate concept of God.
Recently, a 3rd-grade teacher proved this by asking her students to write a letter to God. The little ones penned hilariously innocent messages, putting their naive notion of the supreme being on full display.
The letters probably would have gone under the radar but Twitter user @GospelJosiah somehow obtained and shared them with the rest of the Internet.
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More! 5 years ago
These are all from an old book called Children's Letters to God by Stuart E. Hample, 1966. The spin about a 3rd grade teacher ‘recently’ asking their students is just BS.
CatWoman312 5 years ago
The names kind of give it away. All of the names are not typically given this day and age
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WILLIAM FAULK 5 years ago
Yep, that is my house hold, brother loosing his sanity because he didn't get a muffin, oh a soda containing 10g of sugar. whatever....
Geoff Wood 5 years ago
Dear God, did you mean Covid, Ebola, TB, Swine Flu, Cancer, Leprosy, famines, earthquakes, volcanos, plagues, tsunamis, hurricanes, etc to be that nasty, or were they an accident too ? And if you are really so omnipotent would you mind fixing them please ?
Andrew Reyes 5 years ago
Not to mention: who in the world teaches cursive still???? Those 3rd graders have better writing skills than I do as an adult!!!
IwiLLsTeaLyOuRsoUl 5 years ago
I was taught cursive when I was in 3rd grade 5 years ago...
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Gospel Josiah, a content writer, public relations expert and an investigative journalist, got hold of these letters after a friend of his in the United States thought he'd love them and sent them to him. "I was fascinated by the minds of the kids," Gospel Josiah told Bored Panda. "Like, how can kids of the age be so critical and succinct about their wishes. It was amazing from the first to the last letter. I had no option than to share it to everyone on my social media platforms."
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"A lot of people are enthralled by the minds and confidence of the kids. Some see it as a way to learn and ask new questions about their beliefs while some others just love the cuteness if the hearts and handwritings of the kids."
Gospel Josiah said most of his threads go viral because each of them — whether written by him or someone else —resonates around his critical thinking and practical analysis of life.
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WilvanderHeijden 5 years ago
Puppy, baby brother. What's the difference? You can teach them both how to fetch.
Jaded Queen 5 years ago
But puppy will give u company and cuddles coz u give him food, the brother will leave you at the first sign of conflict or uselessness
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Rose Brien Harrington 5 years ago
My cousin's son was very annoyed because he got a baby sister when he actually wanted a duck.
WILLIAM FAULK 5 years ago
I taught my brother how to fetch me a soda, but he always came back with 2, I guess he was just thirsty.
Kimberley Thomas 5 years ago
LOL. I asked for a twin sister and got 2 younger brothers instead.
Moo Moo Futch 5 years ago
This is so wonderful. The little girl is happy that her baby brother is here safely but she would prefer a puppy. I love this so much.
One of the most controversial works in modern religious education is that of Goldman who assessed the general "readiness" of children to acquire certain religious concepts by having children respond to his Picture and Story Religious Test. The test consists of three pictures and three Bible stories.
The results were similar to the ones we mentioned previously. "The significance of Goldman's stage delineation lies in its application to religious education," W. Chad Nye and Jerry Carlson explained. "He suggested that children should not receive formal Bible instruction before 10 or 11 years of age." This position was defended with the argument that religious thinking is formed at a very abstract level and beyond the young child's developmental ability.
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NavyDave 5 years ago
I didn't think of it because religion is pathetic. The people who believe in it are not necessarily so, but religion itself is. I say this as an atheist.
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Michael Baker 5 years ago
Kept getting calls for help, starting answering them, just trying to be helpful.
WILLIAM FAULK 5 years ago
Well, he was the only person around, and was able to make everything from scratch, in a few days or minutes, so he might as well have just claimed the high throne.
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Blue of the yams (They/He) 5 years ago
"Okay... horse body, horse legs... what the heck, lets give him spots... now the neck-ACHOO! Sh*t!!! "
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Jonahs Mrs 5 years ago
My eldest once asked me (when he was about 5) "does God like jokes?" And my reply was "have you seen a giraffe?"x
Levi Baker 5 years ago
I kinda feel like maybe these were all faked?? Maybe made on purpose? Anybody?
Tobias Riley 5 years ago (edited)
There are no accidents - Master Fuqway. Correct me if I got the quoter wrong.
Astrid Nineor 5 years ago
Hmmm, either lots of kids ask this or it is made up. Ive seen this as if asked by a norwegian kid
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Haunting Spirit 5 years ago
We also know that people still have problems with *their* grammar.
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tilly kate 5 years ago
that is pure adorable! there's a song that says God placed the stars in the sky and knows them by name so i used to ask the stars what their names were and then be sad that they didnt answer me!! i was weird!!!
eezycheezes101 5 years ago
That's really cute! The only "cute" thing I did when I was younger was give everyone a possessed look and cover myself in Vaseline.
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Your parents don't give you new things until you show you can take care of the old ones
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Diddlybop 5 years ago
In Britain that's year four right? Jesus. Its neat... But it's a bit patronising to young people, all the people on here stereotyping. Like I'm twelve and some of the comments on BP are a bit offensive. I'm on a bit of a rant here sorry if this is a bit stupid to you. Tbh this comment wasn't rlly aimed at you I just went on and on from there. 😁 Have a great day 💖
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Riley Marie 5 years ago
you know it's a low when a third grader has better handwriting then you :0|
VeryDarkMatter 5 years ago
And some of the old ones we don't have anymore because.. we are humans, and we destroy everything we touch
shyanna banana 5 years ago
i such great hand writing for a 3rd grader i want that hand writing
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Mohammad Ammar 5 years ago
"If you watch in church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes "
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TheGayPandas 5 years ago
I can read cursive (was in 3rd grade 5 years ago), its just the sloppyness of the cursive that I can't read, and yes I know that they probably just learned cursive, but still, they should have given the kids lin paper, the handwriting would look so much better that way! PLEASE do not think that I am trying to be a jerk with this, I am just being honest to how I feel about it.
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Xandra, The Little Hufflepuff 5 years ago
For those of you who can't read the handwriting: Dear God, If you watch in Church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes. Mickey D.
Ryan Michaud 5 years ago
If u can't read it, it says, "Dear God, If u watch in church on Sunday, I will show u my new shoes. From, Michel D." That is what it says.
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It Says, Dear God, If you watch in church on Sunday I will show you my new shoes. Mickey D.
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Good question. I'm sure we all know a few who just have a "business" relationship
Blue of the yams (They/He) 5 years ago
Sorry guys, I'm gonna be this person... This one seems a little fake. What kind of kid is that articulate and hand writing is that neat? The shakiness looks forced... please don't down vote me too much.
Aileen 5 years ago
I know these are from a short book called, "Children's Letters to God" and I've heard that these were written by adults but I'm not sure.
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TheGayPandas 5 years ago
LOL. See? I told you guys in the last one in cursive that I can read cursive, its just the last one was pretty sloppy.
Michael Baker 5 years ago
It happens to us all, don’t remember mine either, but I’m told it was beautiful like yours.
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
If you read the comment on the 1st 'Nan' comment, you'll see this is a "repost" from a book published in the 60's
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Michael Baker 5 years ago
People, they do many silly things. If your brave you’ll try stepping over one and say hi to someone new.
Logan Hunter 5 years ago
No it’s some politicians, and the ones this election happen to be very very stupid
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TheGayPandas 5 years ago
More like to the beggining and the ends of time :/
Load More Replies... NavyDave 5 years ago
Please post replies as replies, not comments. It helps keep the comments clean and organized.
Load More Replies... Michael Baker 5 years ago
Seems like forever, but I’ve not stopped to think about it, to much to do. And too many cool kids to meet!
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Yes Neil bc God is Love so His House is Love and That's Why you Kiss, Love.
Jaded Queen 5 years ago
No, it is not. Any show of affection in society is wrong, coz people r base creatures giving out suffering and agony
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Anonymous Panda 5 years ago
This is great. It needs more upvotes. Raphael is my spirit animal.
Michael Baker 5 years ago
The lamp sounds cool but I’d rather play of chess with you! You can go first!
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Robin DJW 5 years ago
From the days when children were still taught cursive. We have benefitted so much by modern technology, but we have lost a few beautiful things, too.
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Ryan Michaud 5 years ago
This says, "Dear God, why is Sunday school on Sunday? I thought Sunday was a day of rest? From Tom L."
Haunting Spirit 5 years ago
Sunday school is for the parents to have an afternoon free of their children.
SirPatTheCat 5 years ago
Yeah I never liked having Sunday school or church on one of my two days off either...
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Created 2 Worship 5 years ago
Ok. Me again, I did research and this is what it said, Immanence means that God is involved in the world, and Christian teachings have long acknowledged his attention to human affairs. However, unlike pantheistic religions, in Christianity God's being is not of the substance of the created universe.
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Eagle Girl 5 years ago
Depends who you ask & there in lies the conflict created at the beginning of time
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Michael Baker 5 years ago
Wait I’m invisible? Let me look... hole cow! Neat! Thanks for telling me.
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Ryan Michaud 5 years ago
It says, "Dear God, I know all about where babies come from, I think. From mom's and dad's put it there. Where are they before that? Do you have them in Heaven? How do they get down here? Do you have to take care of them all first? Please answer all of my questions. I always think of you. Yours truly, Susan"
Created 2 Worship 5 years ago
She says, Dear God, I know all about where babies come from I think. From inside mommies and daddies put them there.Where are they before that? Do you have them in heaven? How do they get down here? Do you have to take care of them all first? Please answer all my questions. I always think of you. Yours Truly, Susan.
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Created 2 Worship 5 years ago
It Says, Dear God, My Brother Is A Rat. You Should Give Him A Tail. Ha Ha. -Danny
Michael Baker 5 years ago
A tail would be cool, let me think about that. Maybe you can picture a fluffy one on him. That will make us both secretly laugh!
Ehehe lol 5 years ago
Dear god my brother is a rat you should give him a tail ha ha
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It says, "Dear God, my brother is a nut. You should give him a tail. Ha. Ha. From, Danny.
RoyalMoon27 5 years ago
Rat, not nut. And Justine, there are a lot of people who can't, apparently.
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ElusiveIntrovert 5 years ago
You are the best Manager, I am not saying this because you are my Manager. ;p
Michael Baker 5 years ago
Thank you so much, I am happy you noticed. So many people just complain, it’s nice you truly care.
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Kate Patton 5 years ago
This is horrible if it's a public school, and if it's truly as simplistic as the story implies. How could a teacher think it's appropriate to indoctrinate kids into his/her religion???
JessG 5 years ago
Unfortunately, these are ALL hand written by adults trying to write like children. Why not just type them out? Also, no idea why there is a big controversy here about kids writing to God. Let kids talk to God, who cares, it doesn't mean these kids are "religious"
True Blue 5 years ago
A comment from above said these are from the 1960s I don't know how true this is but kids can have good handwriting
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Marcus James Heslop 5 years ago
Completely and utterly fake. Clearly written by adults trying to write/sound like children. So contrived and all for worthless praise.
Blue of the yams (They/He) 5 years ago
Were these re-written by a teacher? Because that is not what children's' handwriting looks like.
Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
Went to Catholic school. If you think this is 'indoctrination"? try a religious-backed private school. This is a demonstration of how kids think. And, btw, I will be asking GOd about the platypus should I get the chance. Poison stinger, looks like a duck and a beaver got mixed up in a Star Trek transporter, and it's a mammal but lays eggs. What the what?!
Tye Dye Llama 5 years ago
I’ll bet he sneezed while making that one, too.
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DC 5 years ago
If you don't believe in god, never let anyone force you to pray, to write to god, to pledge anything, to - in any way - pretend as if you believe. Stand up for your rights - stand up for your freedom to NOT believe (unless you do believe). It's not a privilege, it's a damned right that shouldn't even be questioned anywhere at all.
Monkey Dingdong 5 years ago
Thanks for making this point. I registered as a BP user just so I could give it my upvote.
Load More Replies... CatWoman312 5 years ago
Pretty sure these are old. Kids aren’t taught cursive anymore and all the kids names aren’t modern.
Kristin Ingersoll 5 years ago
Regardless of when they were written, it's amazing to me how many people couldn't even READ the cursive! Scary.
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Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
This comment section is considerably less offensive than I was expecting. Good job everyone. You pass the vibe check.
Kate Patton 5 years ago
This is horrible if it's a public school, and if it's truly as simplistic as the story implies. How could a teacher think it's appropriate to indoctrinate kids into his/her religion???
JessG 5 years ago
Unfortunately, these are ALL hand written by adults trying to write like children. Why not just type them out? Also, no idea why there is a big controversy here about kids writing to God. Let kids talk to God, who cares, it doesn't mean these kids are "religious"
True Blue 5 years ago
A comment from above said these are from the 1960s I don't know how true this is but kids can have good handwriting
Load More Replies... Marcus James Heslop 5 years ago
Completely and utterly fake. Clearly written by adults trying to write/sound like children. So contrived and all for worthless praise.
Blue of the yams (They/He) 5 years ago
Were these re-written by a teacher? Because that is not what children's' handwriting looks like.
Leo Domitrix 5 years ago
Went to Catholic school. If you think this is 'indoctrination"? try a religious-backed private school. This is a demonstration of how kids think. And, btw, I will be asking GOd about the platypus should I get the chance. Poison stinger, looks like a duck and a beaver got mixed up in a Star Trek transporter, and it's a mammal but lays eggs. What the what?!
Tye Dye Llama 5 years ago
I’ll bet he sneezed while making that one, too.
Load More Replies... DC 5 years ago
If you don't believe in god, never let anyone force you to pray, to write to god, to pledge anything, to - in any way - pretend as if you believe. Stand up for your rights - stand up for your freedom to NOT believe (unless you do believe). It's not a privilege, it's a damned right that shouldn't even be questioned anywhere at all.
Monkey Dingdong 5 years ago
Thanks for making this point. I registered as a BP user just so I could give it my upvote.
Load More Replies... CatWoman312 5 years ago
Pretty sure these are old. Kids aren’t taught cursive anymore and all the kids names aren’t modern.
Kristin Ingersoll 5 years ago
Regardless of when they were written, it's amazing to me how many people couldn't even READ the cursive! Scary.
Load More Replies... Aragorn II Elessar 5 years ago
This comment section is considerably less offensive than I was expecting. Good job everyone. You pass the vibe check.
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