up in church, and so far, not a serial killer amongst them!  No politicians so far, either.

I hope this is something you can work out in your own heart before your children get to be too much older.  My mother in law was a wonderful person, and her religion and faith were very important to her.  I'm glad she had that solace, because her life was not an easy one.  She never learned how to offer any one else that some tolerance, however.  She took it very, very personally.  She was absolutely crushed over the possibility that her husband might doubt the existence of God.  Worse, she spent the last amount of quality time she had left with my son arguing with him about our lack of church going.  

Your children might grow up wanting to share in your traditions.  Please, however, let them know that you'll love them and accept them whether they do or not.  Don't let it be something that drives wedges in your relationship with them.

And a six year old selfish?  Who'd imagine!  At six, one of my told me I was a "wicked parent" because we didn't stop at the carry out for a snack.  She was neither selfish or uncaring.  She was six.