Jim Lincoln wrote:
Because it is Resurrection Sunday, even if it is misnamed Easter,
[URL=http://www.christianitytoday.com/ch/news/2004/why.html]]]Why Easter?[/URL].

But I'm glad you read my questions.

But I'm disappointed you didn't answer them.

kenny wrote:
This is unbelievable.
What some of you (Lincoln, Homeschooler, Dirk Yoder) are advocating are nothing short of gestapo tactics. This is America - it is absolutely none of the government's business whatsoever what goes on in my home or anyone else's home unless there is reason to believe the law is being broken or someone is in physical danger. No government entity or agent should have access without a court issued warrant. How on earth can you justify them entering otherwise? Why is it ANY of their business?
I've known hundreds if not thousands of homeschooling families thru the years and I can't ever remember any of them ever breaking the law or anyone being intentionally injured.
The government schools are where you find metal detectors and roaming police officers, not my living room. If you want the governement to run your life & raise your kids, send them to their schools.

Cezar wrote:
"His crime? Preaching to a “captive audience.”
That is not a crime. The crime is that you have to get a license to drive and buy a sticker or new plates every year.

in essentials unity wrote:
Is spanking an essential of the faith worth dying for?

kenny wrote:
When I notified the county that I would be homeschooling each year, I wasn't asking permission -I was telling them my intentions (as a courtesy).

John UK wrote:
Two Christian men set off to attend separate job interviews, praying that their Lord would grant them success.
They both got the nod and started work.
Now then, Dirk. Which one had the answer to prayer?

Concerned Father wrote:
I have not registered them beyond a birth certificate and social security.

Concerned Father wrote:
The Lord has given them to us to care for, to teach and to protect. Let us not so easily let the wolves into the fold.

Whatchya gonna do BNewman?

His initial question was addressed:

"Why do Christians do things like this and tarnish all of us?"

However, while pondering it further I think I understand what he is really meaning. Russ is saying that the "Christians" who fornicate with the State religion in exchange for certain privileges are tarnished in the eyes of the State rulers because of true believers who challenge their false religion and their antichrist kingdom.

This statement needs clarification:

"I'm thinking Jesus might ask him whose face is on the dollar bill."

And my unanswered question to Russ:

How do you give federal reserve notes to a dead man and how have you determined said notes are his?

Nothing nasty. Just a simple question.

Neil wrote:
I was silent because Russ said nothing objectionable. Why not answer his questions instead of getting nasty?