“The sciences have been compared to a circle, of which religion composes a part. To understand any one of them perfectly, it is necessary to have some knowledge of them all. Bacon, Boyle, and Newton included the Scriptures in the inquiries to which their universal geniuses disposed them, and their philosophy was aided by […]
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A Wise Nation (Benjamin Rush on Education and the Bible, continued)
“II. My second argument in favor of the use of the Bible in schools is founded upon an implied command of God and upon the practice of several of the wisest nations of the world….” Here Dr. Rush references the command of trans-generational perpetuation of the Law from Deuteronomy chapter six, then continues: “[The people […]
Precise Timing
Three recent events reminding us of God’s perfect timing … May 10—The Bates family exemplified orderliness and obedience when their dad said that it was time to go. Less than an hour later, around 1:15, James and Daniel also left for their trip back to Illinois. They however soon returned. A new house-building project was […]
The Bible and Children (Benjamin Rush on Education and the Bible, continued)
“My arguments in favor of the use of the Bible as a schoolbook are founded, I. In the constitution of the human mind. 1. … Memory [develops during childhood] 2. /[Before age seven] children are more capable of receiving just ideas 3. The influence of early impressions is very great upon subsequent life… 4. Habit […]
Benjamin Rush on Education and the Bible
Dear Sir: It is now several months since I promised to give you my reasons for preferring the Bible as a schoolbook to all other compositions. Before I state my arguments, I shall assume the five following propositions: 1. That Christianity is the only true and perfect religion; and that in proportion as mankind […]
When the Stelzls Stay with the Staddons …
…Amazing things happen! Almost as soon as they arrived, the potato planting project came into full swing. Two rows were planted much to Michael’s satisfaction and such diligence was displayed that there was enough time afterward for volleyball. The next day and the next were again sunny and warm. Work and relaxation were both enjoyed […]
Family Encouragement Weekend, 2010
Visualize what it would be like to spend a day and a half with a few other families (seventeen other families to be exact) who had made it their goal to encourage one another in their walk with the Lord! As Mr. Wilkes brought out in the opening session, encouragement is vital. As we […]
Public Education, Noah Webster
“In my view, the Christian religion is the most important and one of the first things in which all children, under a free government ought to be instructed. … No truth is more evident to my mind than that the Christian religion must be the basis of any government intended to secure the rights and […]
Dear David,
Surprise! From the oldest of the Staddon sons to the youngest of Staddon sons: a proclamation: to recognize the anchor-position you have in our family David! Believe it or not, one of those things that the oldest in the family worries about is whether or not the younger ones will always follow his good example, […]
More Pictures With a Story
To answer a question from the earlier post on this subject, yes we do have a straight-on photo of the painting teacher Tony did for me before I left Taiwan. Along with it came many more pieces of art from the churches and the school. (By the way I have so much that the Taiwanese […]