Something every American Christian should know

[Iryssa]

Alright, I'm getting really fed-up (not at you guys) hearing all these stories about Christian kids getting in trouble for praying at their schools, and about See You at the Pole meets being kicked off-campus, and all that sort of thing.

Know your rights!! Read this article; it may save you, your kid, or someone else from expulsion!

I'm not an American, but I haven't found any articles like this for Canadian students yet, so I'll do what I can

[larryt]

Hi Iryssa,

I have a question: Why should christians be upset when the world hate us as Jesus told us it would? We are told to rejoice when we encounter trials and tributlation. Peter says that suffering is good and Jesus says that we should rejoice and be EXCEEDINGLY GLAD when they pursecute us. Here is another question: Since when do christians(dead men) have any rights? If we are living godly lives and loving as Jesus loved us then we can expect the world to try to upset us.

LT

[Iryssa]

Hi Iryssa,

I have a question:

[Trust & Obey]

I agree, Iryssa. That's why I send my children to a private Christian school.

As a Christian I don't want to send my children to the school of enforced humanism/hedonism that is the public school system.

However, kids can maintain their faith through public school, much like Daniel did.

[Iryssa]

I agree, Iryssa. That's why I send my children to a private Christian school.

As a Christian I don't want to send my children to the school of enforced humanism/hedonism that is the public school system.

However, kids can maintain their faith through public school, much like Daniel did.

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Very good idea, and very good point. I'm all for private schools...I just become very concerned about public school kids, because so many parents simply have no option but to send their kids there (these days, so many people NEED to have a dual-income, just to afford the normal things...they can't afford the time to homeschool or the expense of private school). I myself was in the public school system, and I turned out pretty stable (I think )...but it keeps getting harder for kids...

Anyway, I'm babbling. This is one of those issues that gets me a bit worked up.

[kittylover0991]

stable??... .. we wont' go there ..

Thankyou so much for the post on our rights.. it will be great to have a list of my rights at school with me... I know that i can read my bible, pray, and tlak to people, as long as it does not disrupt education..

[Trust & Obey]

I agree, Iryssa. That's why I send my children to a private Christian school.

As a Christian I don't want to send my children to the school of enforced humanism/hedonism that is the public school system.

However, kids can maintain their faith through public school, much like Daniel did.

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Very good idea, and very good point. I'm all for private schools...I just become very concerned about public school kids, because so many parents simply have no option but to send their kids there (these days, so many people NEED to have a dual-income, just to afford the normal things...they can't afford the time to homeschool or the expense of private school). I myself was in the public school system, and I turned out pretty stable (I think )...but it keeps getting harder for kids...

Anyway, I'm babbling. This is one of those issues that gets me a bit worked up.

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I disagree that most parents "have no option" but to send their kids to the schools of Egypt.

I am by no means wealthy, I make a modest income, I live in California (very high cost of living), and yet my wife does not work and we send our kids to private school.

It takes sacrifice and commitment to make it happen, but it is within reach if you accept the fact that you don't need the big house, two new cars in the driveway, and all of the fancy meals out, etc.

[Remnantrob]

I disagree that most parents "have no option" but to send their kids to the schools of Egypt.

I am by no means wealthy, I make a modest income, I live in California (very high cost of living), and yet my wife does not work and we send our kids to private school.

It takes sacrifice and commitment to make it happen, but it is within reach if you accept the fact that you don't need the big house, two new cars in the driveway, and all of the fancy meals out, etc.

Agreed. It's all about sacrifice these days. If you want the best for your kids you have to give up some "luxury". This is coming from someone who doesn't have kids but if I did, I would do something similar. Most likely Homeschooling though.

[Homeward]

Growing up, I only attended public schools. Yes, those 'way back in the day' times ...as my youngest daughter is fond of ribbing me about. Anyway, in the 2nd grade, my family moved to a new area in California. At this new shool, I remember being shocked by all the students being reminded to stop and pray right before lunchtimes. What does this mean...I wondered. And I remember one little girl explaining to me why she was praying. Jesus. The sweetness of it still remains...

Oh, back in the day....

[Trust & Obey]

Growing up, I only attended public schools.  Yes, those 'way back in the day' times ...as my youngest daughter is fond of ribbing me about.    Anyway, in the 2nd grade, my family moved to a new area in California.  At this new shool, I remember being shocked by all the students being reminded to stop and pray right before lunchtimes.  What does this mean...I wondered.  And I remember one little girl explaining to me why she was praying.  Jesus.  The sweetness of it still remains...

Oh, back in the day....

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That's a rad testimony, Homeward. That melted my heart.