Okay, religion starting from an early age............Yes, it would seem that starting a child with early religion would be a method of brainwashing. I find that people who find God on their own, appreciate Him a lot more than those raised in church. In my church, the youngsters go to church and at eight decide if they want to be baptised, but I've never seen a case when a kid goes, "Nah...I don't think joining is such a good idea." I don't have a problem with God...I downright love the guy!
But I get a little problem with church. Church is run by people, who make mistakes like everybody else. Most different churches believe "they" are the "only one to lead you to God". In the middle east and all over the world it's like, "I'm going to kill you cus' the name of my God is different than yours!" I say, if you're a good person, and have a good relationship with God, then you'll go to Heaven and be happy! In some cases, I know people who don't know God and are still good people.