Mrrzy - I agree with most of what you say but I do not believe that we have the right to demand that others believe "actual knowledge", whatever that means. The only thing we know for sure is that which we know by experience. Most "actual knowledge" is second-hand information and even if its hard science its subject to change. The same goes for history.

In other words, Mrrzy, you do not have access to universal truth - nobody does. The only truth you know is what is true to you. As far as handing down your beliefs to your children, thats what all parents do (or should do). Thats why you have no right to tell others what they can or cannot believe. My dad used to say that the only freedom left was the freedom to raise your children as you see fit. That has since changed but still holds true for loving parents.

If, however, you want your children to be successful, they must also be socially successful. Twins are unique in that they have each other but most kids are on their own in the social world of school. For most that means learning to tolerate those who may not be as 'enlightened' and accepting that not everyone perceives the world in the same way.