Hi gedeon,
I have three girls (17, 19, 23) that I raised in church. As I homeschooled, it was my concern that they have social opportunities with kids of moral upbringing.
I have been out of church over a year now, and they all decided to not attend also.
To me church was like a christian country club, because there was the same problems in it, that you find in the world. Sure they dress it up and make it appear good on the surface, but I had to deal with many difficulties there.
Of course it was not all bad, I had really close friends there too. But what I am saying is, that church is not the only place to find good friends. My youngest is in high school now, and has some great friends that do not attend church and some that do. If she wanted to go to church with one of her friends, I would not have a problem with that.
But the teaching that I want them to have comes from me. I believe I have come to a knowledge of the truth, not saying I know it all that's for sure, but I study as much as I can to learn and grow. So I feel like it is up to me to guide them into the truth, when they need to know something.
I know my family does not always agree with the way I do things, but I'm the one who will ultimately answer for the choices I have made. I speak to them in kindness, considering their ignorance of the truth, and inability to understand, but will not back down about what I believe.
So I pray and trust God, and do the best that I can
mercy, peace, and love
Kat