I believed in Santa as a child but not the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy. It didn't bother me when I found out Santa wasn't real and I don't think it effects what I think about God. I only believed in Santa because everyone told me he was real. I believe in God because I can't find another explination of my existance.
I don't think children should be raised believing that Santa, the Easter Bunny, or the Tooth Fairy are real. There is no reason to tell a lie about where the presents or eggs or money come from. I don't know anyone who was harmed by it but why tell a lie when you could tell the truth?
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