Home School Conventions: How To Home Educate Your Children

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Roma Cox

The first home school convention I attended was overwhelming. There was so much offered that I did not know were to begin, and found myself wondering around aimlessly. I just was not prepared for so much opportunity. I now know how to prepare, and will share with you in the article below.

Most states have at least one large home school association which can provide all sorts of information, assistance and resources for home educators. Among the most exciting and rewarding are the annual conventions. Conventions are a time for parents to reward themselves, to rejuvenate, and to learn.

What To Expect

There are workshops on all sorts of subjects. There are so many that husband and wife (or even friends) often split up to share notes later.
Vendor booths are an opportunity for you to handle the curriculum, ask questions, and see demonstrations before you make a purchase. We much prefer the curriculum created by home educators, because home school is not the classroom.
Most vendors offer discounts at the conventions, so be sure and ask about that.
Network and converse with other home educators
Have a vacation (kids are usually welcome, but many parents choose to use this as a time away)
If you have a critical relative, consider inviting them to attend. It is a big eye opener.

How To Prepare

Dress comfortably: you will be doing a lot of walking
Sometimes the rooms are too cold, so bring a sweater in that event
Bring something to carry flyers, your schedule, curriculum, ext. Some people like back packs, but I prefer a cart on wheels that allows me to sit when I want, and fold up for easy storage (Qube Cart XL -Black- (Free)Shipping)
To prevent over spending, set a budget ahead of time. Don’t spend your money for curriculum and supplies until the last day so as to give you a chance to see your options, and make the best choices.
The Association will usually provide you with a schedule of workshops and vendor booth locations. Study that in advance, and check out the websites of the vendors ahead of the convention, so you can make a list of which vendors you want to visit. You won’ t be able to visit all of them. Highlighting them on the map, which is usually provided, will save you time later.
Spend the first day quickly checking out the vendors of interest. You may decide to weed out some you thought you would like . On the second day, make sure to visit the booths that have curriculum and supplies that you think you want to purchase. But remember to wait until the last day to make your decisions.
Decide in advance of the Convention which workshops are most important for you to attend, and set your schedule accordingly.
Snacks at conventions can be rather expensive, so you might want to take a cooler filled with snacks so you can load up your back pack or cart with nourishment for the day.
Sometimes friends will share a room to lessen expenses. Staying on the conventions site is convenient. However we often stay at a less expensive hotel near by to reduce the cost of the trip.
Have fun!

If you have more suggestions for others, please leave your comments below, and link to your website, if you have one.

If you would like to find a location for a convention near you, see the following article : Home School Conventions For Parents, Tutors And Teachers.

How To Home School is another article that will likely interest you.

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Do You Know Where Our Politicians Are?

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Roma Cox

Recently I came across the following Information. I had no idea what our our political leaders were up to.

The following was announced briefly on Fox News, so I looked up to learn more:

the U.S. State Department on Friday said 13 foreign workers — six of them U.S. citizens — had left Egypt on a private plane. The amount of bail paid for the U.S. citizens was set at about $330,000 each.

The State Department declined to name the people, some of whom worked for the IRI and the National Democratic Institute, Read more here: http://af.reuters.com/article/topNews/idAFJOE82201T20120303

I did not know there was such a thing as the IRI and NDI…did you?

Although officially nonpartisan, IRI is closely aligned with the Republican Party, just as its sister organization, the National Democratic Institute (NDI), is aligned with the Democratic Party. Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has served as IRI chairman since 1993, and Lorne Craner, the former assistant secretary of state for democracy and human rights and labor in the George W. Bush administration, is IRI’s president.

The IRI is the indirect product of the democratic globalism efforts of the AFL-CIO, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and the two main U.S. political parties.[16] In 1982, President Ronald Reagan proposed a new organization to promote free-market democracies around the world, the NED. In 1983, Congress approved the creation of NED, which was funded primarily through the U.S. Information Agency (USIA) and secondarily through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Designed as a bipartisan institution, NED channels U.S. government funding through four core grantees: IRI, NDI, the Center for International Private Enterprise, and the Solidarity Center (the AFL-CIO’s international operations institute).[17]

The IRI has expanded greatly in recent years. Its 2008 budget was about $78 million, with programs in some 60 countries. Read full article here: http://rightweb.irc-online.org/profile/International_Republican_Institute

The IRI and NDI are both part of the United Nations: IRI works to advance freedom and democracy worldwide by developing political parties; civic institutions; open elections; good governance; and the rule of law. Read more about this statement at this link: http://www.unausa.org/page.aspx?pid=411

The website for the International Republican Institute

The website for the International Democratic Institute

Possible Discussion Topics

After reading the following articles “We Are Not A Democracy“, and “The United Nations Taxing The One Percent…You” talk about the anger other Countries show toward Americans, and is it the American people, U.S. government, U.N. or Federal Reserve they should be angry with.
Is this Constitutional?
Is this a good thing, or a bad thing?
Is “nation Building” the same as “colonialism”?

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Founding Father Quotes (and others) On Central Banks

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Roma Cox

Below are listed some quotes from the Founding Fathers (and others) concerning Central Banks (Federal Reserve / World Bank) Note: this page is still under construction, so check back with us for more information.

“Without big banks, socialism would be impossible.” – Vladimir Lenin

Thomas Jefferson

{The following has long been attributed to Jefferson, but was actually a compilation of his quotes with “by inflation and then deflation” added later by others (see below)}……“If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their money, first by inflation and then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them (around the banks), will deprive the people of their property until their children will wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.”

Thomas Jefferson wrote in 1825 to William Branch Giles of “a vast accession of strength from their younger recruits, who, having nothing in them of the feelings or principles of ’76, now look to a single and splendid government of an aristocracy, founded on banking institutions, and monied incorporations under the guise and cloak of their favored branches of manufactures, commerce and navigation, riding and ruling over the plundered ploughman and beggared yeomanry

Jefferson said in a letter to John Taylor in 1816, “And I sincerely believe, with you, that banking establishments are more dangerous than standing armies; and that the principle of spending money to be paid by posterity, under the name of funding, is but swindling futurity on a large scale.

“Bank-paper must be suppressed, and the circulating medium must be restored to the nation to whom it belongs.” Thomas Jefferson to John Wayles Eppes

George Washington, in letter to
J. Bowen, Rhode Island,

Jan. 9, 1787 “Paper money has had the effect in your state that it will ever have, to ruin commerce, oppress the honest, and open the door to every species of fraud and injustice.”

John Maynard Keynes:

In 1919, John Maynard Keynes, later an advisor to Franklin D. Roosevelt, wrote in his book The Economic Consequences of Peace: “Lenin is to have declared that the best way to destroy the capitalist system was to debauch the currency … By a continuing process of inflation, governments can confiscate secretly and unobserved, an important part of the wealth of their citizens … As the inflation proceeds and the real value of the currency fluctuates wildly from month to month, all permanent relations between debtors and creditors, which form the ultimate foundation of capitalism, become so utterly disordered as to be almost meaningless…”

President John Garner

In 1933, Vice-President John Garner, when referring to the international bankers, said: “You see, gentlemen, who owns the United States .”

Senator Barry Goldwater

Sen. Barry Goldwater wrote in his book With No Apologies: “Does it not seem strange to you that these men just happened to be CFR (Council on Foreign Relations) and just happened to be on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, that absolutely controls the money and interest rates of this great country. A privately owned organization … which has absolutely nothing to do with the United States of America !”

Edward House

In a letter to Edward M. House (President Wilson’s closest aide), dated November 23, 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt said: “The real truth of the matter is, and you and I know, that a financial element in the large centers has owned the government of the U.S. since the days of Andrew Jackson.”

President Kennedy

More Resources:

Secret Federal Reserve loans gave banks 13 Billion undisclosed to Congress

Federal Reserve earned 77.4 Billion in 2011.

Robert Hillmann explains the goals of the Federal Reserve in the following article: Reinventing Government

The establishment of the Central Bank (Federal Reserve) is number 5 of the Ten Planks of the Communist Manifesto

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The History Of Money And The Economy

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Roma Cox

Most people have heard that Nero fiddled while Rome burned. But few realize the creative way he handled the Roman coin to his own benefit, and that still effects us today. You see, after Rome burned, Nero wanted to rebuild a tremendous complex in honor of himself, but he was short of funds to do so.

He concocted a plan: he collected coins from his subjects as payment for taxes, and unbeknownst to them, he ordered the coins to be melted down and copper placed in the center making the Roman denarius only 94% silver. Thus he ended up with more money than he had collected. With this he was able to build the lavish complex that his hart desired. But the chain reaction he set in motion is the important history lesson that few know about.

Emperors that followed loved the idea of increasing their wealth in this manner, and they continued to add more copper. You see the incentive to increase their own wealth was greater than the incentive to improve the value of money to the citizenry. By the time Rome fell, the Roman denarius had only 0.02% silver, and no one wanted to trade with this worthless excuse for money. Sound familiar?

The Chain Reaction Begins

After Rome many countries tried fiat money, but the fact is that every one of them collapsed, not only the fiat currency but also the economy that housed them. In every case it caused a transfer of wealth from the citizenry to those in power (legal theft).

Even the founders witnessed the effects of fiat currency. In 1690, Massachusetts began issuing colonial notes which were originally redeemable in gold, silver and other commodities.. Other colonies followed, and the money quickly became over issued making the money worth less and less (inflation). You see money must actually be backed by something it it is to retain its value. But meanwhile leaders were well rewarded as was Nero.

The crash of the “continental” like every fiat currency before it was significant, and something the Founders did not forget. They made it well known that they were totally opposed to the fiat money we are now forced to work for, and which only the Federal Reserve is allowed to control and issue (monopoly).

“If the American people ever allow private banks to control the issue of their money, first by inflation and then by deflation, the banks and corporations that will grow up around them (around the banks), will deprive the people of their property until their children will wake up homeless on the continent their fathers conquered.” …{This has long been attributed to Thomas Jefferson, but is actually a compilation of his quotes (click her for explanation)}

(Congress shall have the power) To coin Money, regulate the Value thereof, and of foreign Coin, and fix the Standard of Weights and Measures; (The Constitution, Article I Section 8)

But The Founding Fathers did not stop there. George Washington wrote into law the coinage act of 1792 which demanded the death penalty to anyone who devalued our currency as they now have (something most people know little about today).

The important lesson from all of this is that most of our leaders, like Nero, have little incentive to return to real money. If it is to happen (short of a crash), the pressure will have to come from the we the people.

In the picture below, one can see how the U.S. dollar has decreased in value:

Note: FDR needed more money than was available in his Treasury to finance the “New Deal”, so he did much the same thing as did Nero.

The Federal Reserve in co-operation with our politicians devised a plan to use our troops to secure the fiat dollar.

Money And The Federal Reserve

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How To Create A Lesson Plan

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Roma Cox

Creating Lesson Plans: Easy And Fun

As a tutor, I use the eclectic method, and much of my teaching is based on games, play and real life experiences. When I do use curriculum, it is chosen based on the children’s learning styles. Following is a template that I often use:

Template

Objective: List what my objectives are for each child. For example: Johnny will learn to to measure inches with a ruler. Billy will learn the basics of algebra.

Supplies needed: Make a list of all needed materials. Note: I prefer not to use multiple choice activities, because it discourages analytical thinking. If my kids get bored or object to what we are doing, I use games like Ring Around The Phonics, Math-U-See, or Simon Says to add spice. I find curriculum created by home school families is much more effective than the traditional curriculum. You will be surprised at the difference if you have not tried this.

Group Activity:

The old one room school house approach is highly effective because the children learn from each other as well as from me. We have all seen how little ones look up to, and learn from older children. It works in the reverse as well.
Most of the children I work with are having difficulties, and usually need this added activity which helps build self esteem. It can be done in various ways besides the way I give you here. I have the children sit in a circle (circles encourage discussion), and a stuffed hart is passed around the circle. Whoever is holding the hart receives the groups total attention, and is the only one allowed to speak. Each child is asked to tell about their day (or some other topic). As the discussion winds down on that subject, each child is instructed to say (or write on a card) something positive about each child in the circle. The rules are explained: It must be positive, and it must be true (children respond more to compliments from peers). If they do not know something personal, they can say something about the child’s physical appearance. Children sometimes find this awkward at first, but end up insisting that we do the activity. There are other activities, and variations of this one that I will explain at another time.
As a group we discuss or go over the lessons for the day. For example I might have an older child help me demonstrate to the younger children how to measure inches and feet with a ruler. I like making it experiential as much as possible. We sometimes measure dad’s shoes, and/ or each child’s shoes. I have even measured the dad’s shoes which just happened to be 12 inches. Then we used the shoe to measure the length of the room. It helped the little girl remember the difference between inches and feet.
The younger children observe, and are allowed to participate in the activities for the older children, just like in the old one room school house.
One can even help the children build a bird house or solar panel in this activity. A trip to the grocery store can be turned into a lesson about weights, money and addition/ division. While cooking, the children can be taught how to follow directions from written material (the recipe), measuring (1/2, 1/4, pint, pound, ext), and even sequencing. Life is a great teaching tool. It is a great time to get dad involved too.

Individual Activities (often done but not always): The objective here is to have each child practice and develop what they learned in the group activity.

I might add a game to keep them motivated. I can teach up to 4 children at one time even if they are on 3 different subjects or levels using Ring Around The Phonics (can even be used to spice up math work sheets, and even 6th graders enjoy it.). It is one of my favorite teaching tools that is well worth the investment.
Sometimes they will work independently on their own individual activity on the computer, a work box (much like a play station except in a box), or in workbook. My goal is to get them use to formal education, but not destroy their natural desire to learn. If we want the children to be self motivated as teenagers, it is important to nurture their natural desire to learn that all children are born with. Read more about that and grade level requirements Here.

Discussion / Evaluation: It is important to evaluate with the children as soon as possible so bad habits are unlearned quickly. This can be done individually or as a group (While doing the activities is an excellent time to do this if possible). It can be accomplished in a discussion (hart and circle mentioned above can be used) .

My Personal Evaluation: At the end of the day, I decide what needs to be learned or reinforced in the next lesson (how much of my objective was accomplished). I also think about what I could tweak in my approach.

Valuable Resources

Free Lesson Plan Library

Language Arts Lesson Plan Ideas

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How To Home School The Pre-K Student

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Roma Cox

We have all heard the old saying that “you have to crawl before you can walk”, but many have forgotten the wisdom in that old adage. Studies show that crawling before walking is important for the proper development of the brain, and future learning. Neurophysiology Carla Hannaford, in her book, Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head explains how it develops not only the muscles we see (legs, arms, ext), but also the muscle we do not see (the brain). Likewise in educating our children, each step prepares our children for the next one. Learning is influenced by the natural development of the body and brain. According to brain research for example, there
can be a five-year difference in maturation between any two “average” children. Gauging achievement on the basis of chronological age is therefore inappropriate

So what does this all have to do with the prekindergarten student?

We use to have the best education in the world. People came from all over the world to be educated in the U.S.. But that is no longer the case. According to studies and tests conducted by PISA — which measures math, reading, and science competency levels from 60 nations — America ranks 25th, 14th and 17th, respectively. Our children are graduating from high school unable to do basic math or read at grade level. What happened? We have been misled into believing that education is now a race. As a result, we often lose site of the uniqueness of each child. The one size fits all approach is failing our kids. Children are often pushed into the next level before mastering the steps necessary for them to succeed in the higher levels. “The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time.”

Even what they are ready to learn is unique. In her book, Teach Your Children Well: Parenting for Authentic Success, Madeline Levine, PhD, explains that by pushing and forcing our children to fit unnatural molds, our education is actually causing ADHD and other learning disabilities. Note: no one is suggesting that this is the only cause of learning disabilities, but it is one well worth paying attention to.

The NT (Rational) personalities often take no interest in independent reading until around eight years old. Einstein was such a child. A Cambridge University led study says we are pushing our children too fast too soon, and that formal education should not take place before age six. But that does not mean they are not learning, and it does not mean we are not teaching.

How And What To Teach The Pre-K child

Use children’s natural tendencies to teach them. What do children naturally do if not watching TV? Yes, they play. Studies show that children (especially young children) learn best while at play, and real life experiences because it engages the body and mind. Following are examples:

Coloring helps them to develop hand and finger coordination, and prepares them for future writing. Note: boys normally develop writing skills later than girls because of hand dexterity.
To help them learn the ABC’s, sing the old ABC Song as you go for walks. Why does the Department Of Education want to reinvent things that worked so well? Most of them never taught even one child.
Once they know their ABC’s, you can teach them letter recognition by drawing the letters in the sand, and walking the line as you say the letter. Use mud, or play doe to form the letters as you say them.
While coloring, they can learn the colors. While shopping, talk about the different colors of the fruit, and the color of their shirt.
Never use baby talk, and speak as if talking to an adult. That does wonders in preparing them for reading and communication skills. As I did my daily chores, I talked to my infants as if they were adults.
Teach vocabulary with play. For example: as you jump over a stick, say “lets jump over this stick”. ..”lets go under the table”…”Can you walk around the chair like I am doing?”.
Teach them about body parts…elbow, wrist, ext.
Count fingers with them, and have them tell you how old they are by holding up the correct amount of fingers. While shopping, count the fruit with your child as you put the fruit into the bag together.
Some young children are capable of learning sequencing. Important: the child’s interest level will give you clues as to what they are ready to learn.
Read to them daily…even if they want to hear the same story over and over. That drove me nuts, but they love it.
For More ideas see: Grade Level Requirements for the PreK child (to be taken with a grain of salt)
How To Home School is another very helpful article.

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Home School Conventions For Parents, Teachers, and Tutors

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Roma Cox

The Florida Home School Convention (May 24-27, 2012). You’ll be equipped and recharged to accomplish your educational mission through the more than 200 vendors displaying the latest in homeschooling curriculum and materials as well as the 120-plus lectures and workshops designed to meet a variety of needs. See you there!

Roma’s Workshop Information:

Date: Friday May 25, 2012
Time: 11:35 A.M. to 12:25 P.M
Room: Tampa E

Improve Your Skills As An Educator: The Home School Way
Most home schooled children outperform public schooled children on the ACT test and in college because home school is not the classroom. In this workshop you will learn what it takes to make that difference; You will understand how children learn best, ADD/ADHD, some of the different home school approaches, and how to teach to different learning styles. Roma will also demonstrate her multi use home school Language Arts Curriculum (multi use saves you money and time). It is learning disguised as a game which helps retain your child‘s natural desire to learn, and results in self motivators. Website: www.RingAroundThePhonics.com/product and www.read-phonics.com

Bio: Roma Cox delivers exciting interactive workshops. Her children are now all grown, but she is currently very successful as an in home tutor. She has had phenomenal success in helping children and parents overcome their struggles with children’s ability to learn. Her favorite curriculum (like her own) is produced by home school families to meet their unique needs.

Booth #525 where you can purchase at a discount, have questions answered, and see a free hands on demonstration.

Our FPEA Flyer 2012

Not in Florida?…no problem. At the following link you can find one near you. Home School Conventions

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Teaching And Helping The Child With ADHD

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Roma Cox

A recent article in the New York Times about ADHD has created quite a stir.

When we were mostly farmers and ranchers, very active children were highly valued in our society. But now that we are more sedimentary, they are treated as if something is wrong with them. You don’t think that a child picks up on this, and also begins to believe something is wrong with them? What do you suppose this does to their self esteem? I know because I have witnessed it.

When I was a child we had three recesses, and if the teacher saw a need, we had more. But today’s children are usually given one 30 minute recess. That in and of itself, can create stress in some children. It is not the child that is lacking, it is the way they are taught that is so lacking.

As a tutor, I am asked to help many children who are diagnosed with ADHD and hyper activity. Many of these children are hands on learners, or simply very active children. I adjust my teaching to fit the child, rather than adjusting the child to fit a one size fits all approach. I have no problem teaching them…no medication needed.

I had an uncle who was raised on a cattle ranch….a hard worker, and I am sure would have been diagnosed as ADHD or hyperactive in today’s schools . Even in in his 60s he walked around the room holding a cup of coffee as he carried on a conversation with you. He was rarely still. However he did just fine in college, and became a forest ranger. He also built several homes. As a teenager, he built his first home for my grandparents while doing normal ranch duties.

Many of the young children I tutor deliberately have activities mixed into their lesson plans. One little boy lets me know he needs some energy release when he talks to me as he walks around and around his chair. I then ask him, “do you need to run around the house one time?” He sometimes replies with a sigh of relief, “I need two times”. When he comes back, he is ready to sit and talk some more.

These kids are really special, but so misunderstood. There is no magic to what I do…anyone can do it. Learn more about how to help these children at this link: Learning Disabilities

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Newt Gingrich And Mitt Romney

Posted on December 27, 2011 by Roma Cox

In the above video, Romney describes himself as a “Moderate with Progressive ideas.”

In the above video, Newt Gingrich says his favorite president was the Progressive, Liberal Democrat FDR. He also talks about a transition bigger than, if not bigger than (FDR’s) New Deal.

So what are these two men talking about? I mean “Progressive” sounds great, until you look it up.

This article defines what is meant by the word Progressive.
This article talks about FDR, and his impact on the Supreme Court, and the Constitution. He got things done alright…the “progressive” way.

Now you understand these two men better based on their own self descriptions.

In the above video, Obama talks about redistribution of wealth. From the article, one can see that is also a goal of the Progressives. But to better understand what Obama was referring to see this link, “The United Nations Taxing The 1%: You”.

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Freedom Of Religion And The First Amendment

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Roma Cox

Increasingly many feel there is an assault on Christianity. Could it be true, and why do Christians feel that way?

2. U.S. tax dollars building mosques overseas, but not the same to churches or temples here in the U.S.

3. Seniors, at a Nursing home, not allowed to say prayers before meals.

4. A footnote attached to the report by the Homeland Security Office of Intelligence and Analysis defines “right wing extremism in the United States” as including not just racist or hate groups, but also groups that reject federal authority in favor of state or local authority.

“It may include groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single-issue, such as opposition to abortion or immigration,” the warning says.

5. Ten year old Amanda who was determined to be receiving an adequate education at home academically was ordered to be public schooled because the mother chose to include bible studies as part of her education

Note: By co-opting our educational system, government has not only violated the Constitution, they have nearly destroyed the education which was once the best in the world.

6. During the American Revolution ministers who came to be known as the “Black Robe Regiment”, were imprisoned by the British because they encouraged the Revolution. They were teaching that one’s rights came from God, not the King. This displeased King George.

Currently,the IRS has a ban on ministers addressing politics from their pulpits. As a result many ministers have joined together, taking a stand against such oppression of their freedom of speech. They are known as the modern Black Robe Regiment.

Many argue that it is not a war on Christianity, but enforcement of “Separation Of State And Religion.”

Separation of Church and State” is not stated in the Constitution, but was stated in a letter from Thomas Jefferson to a minister of a minority Christian minister who had experienced persecution by other majority Christian Churches. Jefferson assured him that government had no role to play in religious matters {there would be no State (federal Government) religion}

The First Amendment of the Constitution States:

“Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”

You see the Founders were highly influenced by the ministers of the Black Robe Regiment, and their writings reflected that. James Madison (Federalist Paper #37 wrote:

“The real wonder is that so many difficulties should have been surmounted…it is impossible for the man of pious reflection not to see in it { the Constitution} the finger of the Almighty hand which has been so signally extended to our relief in the critical stages of the Revolution”

However, the reason they did not want a state church is because many of the Christian Churches in the colonies were State Churches, and were nothing more than the arm of the King of England. So the Founding Fathers spoke often of God, wanted us to be free to worship, but never wanted ….well the following videos explain:

As one can see Governments role is not to separate people from their religion (or even lack there of), but to stay out of religious matters unless a crime has been committed. It is not a crime to say a prayer or even the Pledge Of Allegiance in public…at least not according to the Constitution or Jefferson‘s letter. In none of the five mentioned instances above did the people commit a crime…the government did. They violated their oath to uphold the Constitution. However what you now see, is a perfect example as to why we should never allow the government to legislate morality…they get it wrong every time. .

Why would there be such a thing as war on Christianity, and could it really be a war on the Constitution and all religion…on freedom itself?

The IMF and WTO give us amazing insight into this question on their websites.

To the Founding Fathers education of morality was important, not legislation of morality. That is what they meant by “separation of church and state.”. The Heritage Foundation explains where the modern interpretation of separation of Church and State came from.

Martin Niemoller (1892-1984) was an ardent nationalist and prominent Protestant pastor who emerged as an outspoken public foe of Adolf Hitler and spent the last 7 years of Nazi rule in concentration camps. Niemöller is perhaps best remembered for the quotation:

First they came for the Socialists, and I did not speak out –Because I was not a Socialist.
Then they came for the Trade Unionists, and I did not speak out –Because I was not a Trade Unionist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out —
Because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me — and there was no one left to speak for me.

So it behooves all of us to fight for the freedom of all religions, and for those who choose no religion at all. Government has no role in religious matters unless someone has committed a crime. For if not, like Hitler, Stalin and the Crusades, government becomes the religion, and destroys any competition of thought.

For those who would like to know more about the history behind the First Amendment, and its alteration: The Mythical “Wall Of Separation “.

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Home School Conventions: How To Home Educate Your Children

Do You Know Where Our Politicians Are?

Possible Discussion Topics

Founding Father Quotes (and others) On Central Banks

Thomas Jefferson

John Maynard Keynes:

President John Garner

Edward House

More Resources:

The History Of Money And The Economy

The Chain Reaction Begins

How To Create A Lesson Plan

Creating Lesson Plans: Easy And Fun

Template

Valuable Resources

How To Home School The Pre-K Student

Home School Conventions For Parents, Teachers, and Tutors

Teaching And Helping The Child With ADHD

Newt Gingrich And Mitt Romney

Freedom Of Religion And The First Amendment

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