As an atheist, I feel the core principle of me is to have a open mind, to not push a belief on another, and let them make their own mind up. The only thing to offer, be it a friend or family, is a different perspective when appliable.

I am a fan of personal spirituality and if someone adopts a religion while seeking out their spiritual path, so be it.

I think there is a higher chance a atheist parent (proper atheist, not some cynical mad at god nonsense stuff) is more likely to have a open minded and more science oriented kid though as they teach to think and question verses the opposite.

Who would have thought that some people of JOB'S day understood the hydrological cycle. I didn't learn it until the seventh grade.

JOB verse 36 NIVR

27 “He makes mist rise from the water.
Then it falls as rain into the streams.
28 The clouds pour down their moisture.
Rain showers fall on people everywhere.
29 Who can understand how God spreads out the clouds?
Who can explain how he thunders from his home in heaven?
30 See how he scatters his lightning around him!
He lights up the deepest parts of the ocean.
31 The rain he sends makes things grow for the nations.
He provides them with plenty of food.
32 He holds lightning bolts in his hands.
He commands them to strike their marks.
33 His thunder announces that a storm is coming.
Even the cattle let us know it’s approaching

Also Psalms 22 is good reading regarding what Jesus said as he hung from the cross

Originally posted by Gwampo
I pity the child with atheist parents.

/sarcasm//: That'll give those kids the ethic/moral background they need. /end_sarcasm

My child is considerate, helpful, and thoughtful. She's happy and creative. She deflects others' hate and jealousy with smiles and encouragement. She's much like I was as a child. At around 4, I determined that the adults were believing in many lies, including God.

Originally posted by lonewolf19792000
I can't take back the things i said or did, but Jesus will wipe those memories from our minds and there will be no more tears. That's what i want, no more tears

I wouldn't avoid the memories. Suppressing memories can make one neurotic. The proper approach is to relive the questionable memories without feeling bad or good. There might be a lesson to be learned in what had been a painful recollection. Also, memories are what we are. Our future is uncertain. Our present makes more memories. When we describe ourselves, we are using memories. When we reflect and enjoy the breadth of our lives, we are using memories. When we cultivate wisdom, we are using memories.