by Pastor Paul Michael Raymond-Appomattox, VA
An Illinois court has explained parens patriae in the following manner: “It is the unquestionable right and imperative duty of every enlightened government, in its character of parens patriae, to protect and provide for the comfort and well being of such for its citizens. The performance of these duties is justly regarded as one of the most important governmental functions, and all constitutional limitations must be so understood as not to interfere with its proper and legitimate exercise.” County of McLean v. Humphreys (III.1882)
This law gives power to the state to protect and educate all children as it sees fit. It furthermore, gives the state the authority to supersede the God given custodial authority of the parent over the child. Thus, the state has proclaimed itself the legitimate authority and ruler of the family. This declaration is in direct conflict with the Holy Scriptures.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Family Devotions and Training Christian Men to Lead
James Bartlett, Bottineau, ND.
Family devotions have been a part of our day since before we began home schooling, but as the boys have grown into men, the depth, applications, and intensity of our devotions have been exciting and life changing. For example, we just compared the Calvinist, Hyper-Calvinist and Arminian theological perspectives as a part of our pondering what made the United States a Christian nation, and what it would take for North Dakota to become a Christian state. We learned that Puritan leaders believed that God’s Word applied to all nations because Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. They saw the state deity worship displayed in the Scriptures by the Egyptians, Babylonians, Medo-Persians, and Romans as directly competing with the Lordship of Christ and violating the First Commandment, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” So, to make a long story short, the Puritans understood that since Jesus is King of Kings, then civil government is not free to write laws which go beyond those given by the King of Kings in Scripture.
To read the rest of this article and other articles (such as Do Great Homeschoolers Really Need Socratic Dialog?, Scope and Sequence…Useful or Waste of Time?, Recommended List of Children’s Literature, Booknotes, The Blessed Life and Educational methods and philosophies), join the NDHSA and ask for a copy of the Volume 24 Issue 5 of THE HOME SCHOOL REPORT from September 2010.
Family devotions have been a part of our day since before we began home schooling, but as the boys have grown into men, the depth, applications, and intensity of our devotions have been exciting and life changing. For example, we just compared the Calvinist, Hyper-Calvinist and Arminian theological perspectives as a part of our pondering what made the United States a Christian nation, and what it would take for North Dakota to become a Christian state. We learned that Puritan leaders believed that God’s Word applied to all nations because Jesus is the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. They saw the state deity worship displayed in the Scriptures by the Egyptians, Babylonians, Medo-Persians, and Romans as directly competing with the Lordship of Christ and violating the First Commandment, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.” So, to make a long story short, the Puritans understood that since Jesus is King of Kings, then civil government is not free to write laws which go beyond those given by the King of Kings in Scripture.
To read the rest of this article and other articles (such as Do Great Homeschoolers Really Need Socratic Dialog?, Scope and Sequence…Useful or Waste of Time?, Recommended List of Children’s Literature, Booknotes, The Blessed Life and Educational methods and philosophies), join the NDHSA and ask for a copy of the Volume 24 Issue 5 of THE HOME SCHOOL REPORT from September 2010.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Very Interesting Legislative History to Read
The North Dakota Legislative Council now has a pdf file of the entire record from the HB 1171 hearings and chamber votes from 2009. HB 1171 was the 2009 home school bill initiated by the NDHSA which led to the removing of the phrase "in the home," which limited home education to the home, and relaxed the requirements for monitoring to those who do not have a high school diploma or GED, rather than bachelors degree. It did not move ND out of the high regulation category and includes a sunset clause, which means the law returns to its reading prior to the 2009 session, if 2011 legislation is not pursued and passed.
Here is the link worth reading on what transpired in 2009. Our family found it helpful to ponder the concerns of the legislators and those who testified against deregulation of home education. http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/61-2009/bill-status/house/HB1171.PDF
This legislative history might even make interesting speech and debate material for a home school support group, or family or church discussions.
Jim Bartlett
Here is the link worth reading on what transpired in 2009. Our family found it helpful to ponder the concerns of the legislators and those who testified against deregulation of home education. http://www.legis.nd.gov/assembly/61-2009/bill-status/house/HB1171.PDF
This legislative history might even make interesting speech and debate material for a home school support group, or family or church discussions.
Jim Bartlett
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Considering Both Sides of the News
The major television, radio, newspaper, and web news sources are owned by six corporations who have a common worldview (Media Monopoly, 2000). Where leaders limit their intake of news to these sources, they are seen to parrot these sources in policy development.
Therefore, one of the greatest needs of our day is for leaders to individually break free from the Establishment media spell by reading high-quality well-researched verifiable news analyses.
I recommend subscribing for free to the daily emails from http://newswithviews.com/ They send approximately three paragraphs each day.
Solomon understood the need for understanding both sides of the news in 1000 BC when he wrote, "The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him." (Proverbs 18:17).
Therefore, one of the greatest needs of our day is for leaders to individually break free from the Establishment media spell by reading high-quality well-researched verifiable news analyses.
I recommend subscribing for free to the daily emails from http://newswithviews.com/ They send approximately three paragraphs each day.
Solomon understood the need for understanding both sides of the news in 1000 BC when he wrote, "The first one to plead his cause seems right, Until his neighbor comes and examines him." (Proverbs 18:17).
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