This is ridiculous. The parents of these children must be charged with child abuse, and should be given a severe warning not to repeat these theatrics. This is going to have a long lasting effect on the mental health of these children.
but, but, but...
If we get rid of religious freedom, we'd have to get rid of atheism, as well.

If you want to get rid of yourself and people from religious freedom, what will happen instead of it. And why people do not give a choice? No one forces you to believe and pray.