Posted by Sean House on 04/14/10
Last updated 04/14/10

While my wife was pregnant with our first daughter in the Fall and Winter of 2008 we had many lengthy discussions on the welfare, raising and well being of our child.  We discussed many things and came upon the subject of education.

Education is the one thing most parents want for their children so they can be better off than we were.  We want them to succeed with less hurdles and more strengths than we had.  But we all know there are "Many pairs of shoes worn out between the saying and doing" (Italian Proverb).

We began to discuss how we go from A to B.  We made a decision fairly soon that we did not want anyone else raising our children.  That meant they had to spend almost all of the time with us or people we implicitly trusted. 

I guess that eliminates day care; So one of us must stay home with the kids.

What about school? Well, let me see. If they attend school from 8:00 am to 3:00pm (the Standard day, that is 7 hours.  180 days is the standard school year here in Michigan. 180x7=1260 hours a year x 12 years = 15,120 hours = 630 days which is nearly 2 years of the 12 they are influenced by others.  That is too much time letting others teach my child in the ways THEY think are correct.

Let me borrow this well written explanation from Steve Moitozo at this Link:

"There was a time when I had a list in my wallet of 20-30 advantages of homeschooling. I carried this list tucked in my pocket everywhere for years and used it when confronted by the critics of homeschooling. Occasionally it would come in handy with reporters (especially in telephone interviews when they couldn't see it). But the list was too long, people would not listen to a lengthy treatise.

Over time, after consulting with hundreds of families in my office, after attending support group meetings around the country, and after hearing speeches by supporters, I concluded that reporters and the general public really wanted to hear the simple advantages, and they fell into four broad categories.

(1) The advantage of religious/philosophical convictions
(2) The advantage of socialization
(3) The advantage of academics
(4) The advantage of "time as a family"

From an unscientific point of view, I sense that when a homeschooler is asked why they homeschool, one of these advantages rises to the top of their list. If the conversation expands, they will eventually touch on all four. Let's look briefly at each advantage separately. (I could write a chapter on each of these, but this capsule is about all I'd ever have time for in an interview with a reporter or a holiday argument with the in-laws!!! Well, I might indulge in a few illustrations as I go along...)

(1) RELIGIOUS / PHILOSOPHICAL CONVICTIONS
Nothing goes deeper to the core of our motivation than our personal convictions. We all have some deep conviction, something that has changed our lives, something that is carved on our soul. Some of us can articulate it, some of us have never put it into words, but we all have it. And when that "something" is engaged, we demonstrate a direction and passion that is unexplainable. For some it is their religious convictions, for some it is a way of life. These people make great homeschoolers. Their sense of purpose and their passion keep them going through the tough times. Their purpose & passion keep them reaching higher, their purpose & passion sustain them in their drive.

The best teachers I ever knew had a sense of purpose and they radiated "passion" when they taught. They generated a contagious enthusiasm about whatever it was, and they motivated me. When a family has strong religious or philosophical convictions, they radiate passion that energizes them and others. Homeschooling allows a family to weave these convictions into every aspect of their "curriculum." They are now in control of the subject matter and in control of the who's in charge of the topics. This is a clear advantage for homeschooling.

(2) ADVANTAGE OF SOCIALIZATION
The homeschooler has a community-based socialization, rather than a classroom-based socialization. This advantage removes them from confinement with their agemates. In the traditional classroom, you and I did not have "class-mates," but we did have "age-mates." (You see, classmates are those who are functioning on the same academic level; e.g., all those who have mastered multiplication & division of fractions are in a class together, whether they are in the 3rd grade, 5th grade or 7th grade -- those are classmates. The traditional classroom promotes age-mates -- keeping children segregated into age groupings -- 2nd graders are 2nd graders because they're all 7, not because they have all reached a certain level of academic mastery.)

When I want my 10 year-old child to pattern appropriate behavior, I do not confine him with 10 year-olds for 6 hours a day away from his family. Better I should have him with those of more experience who have behaviors which have proven appropriate over the years, and I should expose him to a younger child for whom he can now act as a model (for when I see my child teaching another child, I am assured that my child has "gotten it").

Further, the socialization for homeschoolers is real. It is not the artificial, contrived, false socialization of the classroom. In the traditional classroom the variables are controlled by an unknown adult. The environment is controlled by people who have been hired to maintain the control of those variables for a defined agenda in classroom management. In the homeschool, students are exposed to all the variables of real life in the real world. They actually see adults they know, love, and trust solving the problems of daily living -- academic study balanced with real schedules, caring for the sick neighbor and getting her walkway shoveled, having the car inspected, doing the grocery shopping, changing the diapers while on the phone with Uncle Harry while turning down the heat on a boiling kettle, etc. etc. The never-ending balancing act that real people experience in the real world, not the spoon-fed phony regulation of the classroom. [Note to the reader: Forgive me here, please. I have prepared a major workshop on the topic, "10 Myths of Socialization" and I could get carried away in this area. For now, enough said.]

(3) ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
The most easily defensible aspect of parents teaching their children at home is academics. Such results can be measured quickly, compared to others, easily, and are understood by nearly everyone because we've all been through it. But why do homeschoolers excel?

(A) CUSTOM-DESIGNED CURRICULUM: Homeschooled children are allowed to work at their own level of mastery, rather than at the level of the graded curriculum outline. Few 5th graders are perfect 5th graders -- instead they may be reading at the 7th grade level, spelling at the 4th grade level, doing science at the 6th grade level and doing math at the 5th grade level. In a homeschool, the program can be constructed around the child's real level in each course. This advantage provides for real progress and assures success.

(B) MOVING AT THE CHILD'S OWN PACE: If the homeschooled child has completed the project or page or chapter assigned, then she can move on to another topic. She does not have to wait until the bell rings before digging into something else. Or, if the child is excited about the topic and really getting into it, she doesn't have to "change her mind" when the bell rings. (I remember being intrigued with a project in science, but when the bell rang I had to "change my mind" and go down the hall to read Shakespeare !) Conversely, if the child is slow to master a concept, the homeschool program allows for the flexibility to take it slower, or come back to it another time.

(C) WORKING WITH THE CHILD'S LEARNING STYLE: Each child has a certain "learning style," a particular way they process in-coming information best. Intuitively, parents seem to know what will get the point across, and what won't. And with a day of training, a parent can find keys to unlock more doors to the child's learning style. This is quite different from what happens in the traditional classroom where the child must conform to the teacher's "teaching style." Students of average ability who are allowed to in-put and process information according to their natural learning style can become great learners. The traditional classroom is teacher-driven, whereas the homeschool can be student-driven, and the child allowed to master areas in the best way at the best time for the best results.

(4) TIME AS A FAMILY
In America when the average child is in the traditional school setting by the age of 5 or 6, they begin spending more waking hours of the day with the peers than with their parents. Yes, more awake time with their peers than with their parents. Now consider this simple statement -- children become adults. No dispute with that, is there ? I believe 5 elements contribute to that process of moving from childhood to adulthood: morals, values, ethics, problem-solving, and decision-making.

(Morals: defining what things are right and what things are wrong. Values: identifying what's important to this family, what we value. Ethics: behavior and how we conduct ourselves based on our morals and values. Problem-solving: the ability to identify issues and outline the steps to solve them. Decision-making: the highest level of maturity showing readiness for adulthood -- choosing directions for action based on my morals, values, ethics, and problem-solving ability.)

Children move from childhood to adulthood. Period. They do, and they will do it with you or without you. They will do it by spending time modeling the parents or modeling the peers. They will either bond with the parent or band with their peers. The advantage of homeschooling is clear.

Oh yes, I've heard the critics. They say we're protecting the child, sheltering him. Yes, I certainly hope so. When I want to grow a tomato plant, I do not take the seed and put it directly into the garden. I carefully cultivate it in a special growing pot. I control the light, water, temperature, and nutrients. When the roots are deep enough and the stem strong enough, I then put it in the garden to be exposed to the elements. Timing is everything. A good start means everything."

Research more benefits of Homeschooling here.

To find others in Michigan that homeschool to explore the option or find out more information CLICK HERE.

Better yet, take the time to join us in Lansing on June 18th and 19th at the Lansing Center. MCHE Family and Home Education Conference and Book Fair in L a n s i n g , M i c h i g a n Friday, June 18, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. & Saturday, June 19, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.  It is a Christian/Catholic based Convention, but all are welcome!  RSVP at the link and at the phone numbers provided here -> http://www.campaignforliberty.com/calendar.php?rsvp=8446.

Posted 04/14/10 Isomies Mechanicsville, VA

thanks for posting

Posted 11/24/10 achalmers3 South Lyon, MI

Just in case you didn't know about it, I think the Khan Academy is really good for parents who choose to home school. They have thousands of videos for free on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/user/khanacademy

Posted by Sean House on 02/04/10
Last updated 02/04/10

If you said yes....we need you now...

Not later this year....you are critically needed now!

This is for a small amount of time to make a BIG difference

Weekly Campaign for Liberty Meeting

NEW LOCATION!
In Rochester Hills

Every Sunday at 2 p.m. (except major holiday weekends)
2042 Auburn Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Strip Mall, Northwest corner of Auburn & Crooks
Between Subway & Jet's

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN STILL MEETING IN OR NEAR ROYAL OAK PLEASE CONTACT SEAN HOUSE AT SeanMHouse@gmail.com

YOU DON'T NEED TO BE AN OAKLAND COUNTY RESIDENT TO ATTEND THIS CAMPAIGN FOR LIBERTY MEETING...EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

HELP US TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!

We encourage all C4L members and other Liberty-minded patriots
to be part of the political process and make their voices heard by running as precinct delegates in their own neighborhood (Precinct you live in).

This requires little more than filing the necessary forms and showing up for the conventions and voting your conscience.

Of course you are always welcome from canvassing your precinct and meet your neighbors to share liberty minded ideas.

This year the Oakland County Republican Party has expanded the number of seats in each precinct making it easier for us to get elected as delegates in the August primary election.

We will explain the process of how to become a delegate as well as the duties, responsibilities, opportunities, significant power and influence of a precinct delegate.

Affidavits will be available if you decide to represent your neighborhood.

We cannot begin to emphasize how critical it is that we have "real patriots" as delegates to these conventions. Our only hope of restoring our Constitutional Republic in a non-violent manner is through the political process.

Freedom will not defend itself!

We all must participate!

Meetings currently scheduled for: (ALWAYS ON SUNDAY)

February: 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

March:7th, 14th, 21st, 28th

April: 11th, 18th, 25th (No Mtg 4-4 EASTER)

May: 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd (No Mtg 5-30 MEMORIAL DAY)

June: 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th

Posted 02/06/10 Tony DeMott Ypsilanti, MI

Go get'em Sean!

Posted by Sean House on 12/28/09

Many people have used this document to determine how close their lives were to Christ.  This is written by those with direct involvement with Jesus Christ, so it is unlike anything else.  Even the Bible has been subject to man's interpretation. 

How close are you to what Christ taught??

DIDACHE HISTORY 

(pronounced DID-ah-kee)

The Didache is also called the "Teaching of the Twelve Apostles." It was possibly written around 65 - 80 A.D. and is supposed to be what the twelve apostles taught to the Gentiles concerning life and death, church order, fasting, baptism, prayer, etc.

The Didache has been recognized and accepted as authentic.  The work is cited by Eusebius who lived from 260 - 341 and Athanasius (293-373) It seems to be referenced by Origen who lived from 185-254. In the Didache, 16:2-3 is quoted in the Epistle of Barnabbas in 4:9, or vice versa.1 The Epistle of Barnabbas was written in 130-131 A.D. The Didache is not inspired, but is valuable as an early church document.

DIDACHE

Chapter 1. The Two Ways and the First Commandment.

There are two ways, one of life and one of death, but a great difference between the two ways. The way of life, then, is this: First, you shall love God who made you; second, love your neighbor as yourself, and do not do to another what you would not want done to you. And of these sayings the teaching is this: Bless those who curse you, and pray for your enemies, and fast for those who persecute you. For what reward is there for loving those who love you? Do not the Gentiles do the same? But love those who hate you, and you shall not have an enemy.

Abstain from fleshly and worldly lusts. If someone strikes your right cheek, turn to him the other also, and you shall be perfect. If someone impresses you for one mile, go with him two. If someone takes your cloak, give him also your coat. If someone takes from you what is yours, ask it not back, for indeed you are not able. Give to every one who asks you, and ask it not back; for the Father wills that to all should be given of our own blessings (free gifts). Happy is he who gives according to the commandment, for he is guiltless. Woe to him who receives; for if one receives who has need, he is guiltless; but he who receives not having need shall pay the penalty, why he received and for what.

And coming into confinement, he shall be examined concerning the things which he has done, and he shall not escape from there until he pays back the last penny. And also concerning this, it has been said, Let your alms sweat in your hands, until you know to whom you should give.

Chapter 2. The Second Commandment: Grave Sin Forbidden.

And the second commandment of the Teaching; You shall not commit murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not commit pederasty, you shall not commit fornication, you shall not steal, you shall not practice magic, you shall not practice witchcraft, you shall not murder a child by abortion nor kill that which is born. You shall not covet the things of your neighbor, you shall not swear, you shall not bear false witness, you shall not speak evil, you shall bear no grudge. You shall not be double-minded nor double-tongued, for to be double-tongued is a snare of death. Your speech shall not be false, nor empty, but fulfilled by deed. You shall not be covetous, nor rapacious, nor a hypocrite, nor evil disposed, nor haughty. You shall not take evil counsel against your neighbor. You shall not hate any man; but some you shall reprove, and concerning some you shall pray, and some you shall love more than your own life.

Chapter 3. Other Sins Forbidden.

My child, flee from every evil thing, and from every likeness of it. Be not prone to anger, for anger leads to murder. Be neither jealous, nor quarrelsome, nor of hot temper, for out of all these murders are engendered. My child, be not a lustful one. for lust leads to fornication. Be neither a filthy talker, nor of lofty eye, for out of all these adulteries are engendered. My child, be not an observer of omens, since it leads to idolatry. Be neither an enchanter, nor an astrologer, nor a purifier, nor be willing to took at these things, for out of all these idolatry is engendered. My child, be not a liar, since a lie leads to theft. Be neither money-loving, nor vainglorious, for out of all these thefts are engendered. My child, be not a murmurer, since it leads the way to blasphemy. Be neither self-willed nor evil-minded, for out of all these blasphemies are engendered.

Rather, be meek, since the meek shall inherit the earth. Be long-suffering and pitiful and guileless and gentle and good and always trembling at the words which you have heard. You shall not exalt yourself, nor give over-confidence to your soul. Your soul shall not be joined with lofty ones, but with just and lowly ones shall it have its intercourse. Accept whatever happens to you as good, knowing that apart from God nothing comes to pass.

Chapter 4. Various Precepts.

My child, remember night and day him who speaks the word of God to you, and honor him as you do the Lord. For wherever the lordly rule is uttered, there is the Lord. And seek out day by day the faces of the saints, in order that you may rest upon their words. Do not long for division, but rather bring those who contend to peace. Judge righteously, and do not respect persons in reproving for transgressions. You shall not be undecided whether or not it shall be. Be not a stretcher forth of the hands to receive and a drawer of them back to give. If you have anything, through your hands you shall give ransom for your sins. Do not hesitate to give, nor complain when you give; for you shall know who is the good repayer of the hire. Do not turn away from him who is in want; rather, share all things with your brother, and do not say that they are your own. For if you are partakers in that which is immortal, how much more in things which are mortal? Do not remove your hand from your son or daughter; rather, teach them the fear of God from their youth. Do not enjoin anything in your bitterness upon your bondman or maidservant, who hope in the same God, lest ever they shall fear not God who is over both; for he comes not to call according to the outward appearance, but to them whom the Spirit has prepared. And you bondmen shall be subject to your masters as to a type of God, in modesty and fear. You shall hate all hypocrisy and everything which is not pleasing to the Lord. Do not in any way forsake the commandments of the Lord; but keep what you have received, neither adding thereto nor taking away therefrom. In the church you shall acknowledge your transgressions, and you shall not come near for your prayer with an evil conscience. This is the way of life.

Chapter 5. The Way of Death.

And the way of death is this: First of all it is evil and accursed: murders, adultery, lust, fornication, thefts, idolatries, magic arts, witchcrafts, rape, false witness, hypocrisy, double-heartedness, deceit, haughtiness, depravity, self-will, greediness, filthy talking, jealousy, over-confidence, loftiness, boastfulness; persecutors of the good, hating truth, loving a lie, not knowing a reward for righteousness, not cleaving to good nor to righteous judgment, watching not for that which is good, but for that which is evil; from whom meekness and endurance are far, loving vanities, pursuing revenge, not pitying a poor man, not laboring for the afflicted, not knowing Him Who made them, murderers of children, destroyers of the handiwork of God, turning away from him who is in want, afflicting him who is distressed, advocates of the rich, lawless judges of the poor, utter sinners. Be delivered, children, from all these.

Chapter 6. Against False Teachers, and Food Offered to Idols.

See that no one causes you to err from this way of the Teaching, since apart from God it teaches you. For if you are able to bear the entire yoke of the Lord, you will be perfect; but if you are not able to do this, do what you are able. And concerning food, bear what you are able; but against that which is sacrificed to idols be exceedingly careful; for it is the service of dead gods.

Chapter 7. Concerning Baptism.

And concerning baptism, baptize this way: Having first said all these things, baptize into the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, in living water. But if you have no living water, baptize into other water; and if you cannot do so in cold water, do so in warm. But if you have neither, pour out water three times upon the head into the name of Father and Son and Holy Spirit. But before the baptism let the baptizer fast, and the baptized, and whoever else can; but you shall order the baptized to fast one or two days before.

Chapter 8. Fasting and Prayer (the Lord's Prayer).

But let not your fasts be with the hypocrites, for they fast on the second and fifth day of the week. Rather, fast on the fourth day and the Preparation (Friday). Do not pray like the hypocrites, but rather as the Lord commanded in His Gospel, like this:

Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily (needful) bread, and forgive us our debt as we also forgive our debtors. And bring us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one (or, evil); for Thine is the power and the glory for ever..

Pray this three times each day.

Chapter 9. The Eucharist.

Now concerning the Eucharist, give thanks this way. First, concerning the cup:

We thank thee, our Father, for the holy vine of David Thy servant, which You madest known to us through Jesus Thy Servant; to Thee be the glory for ever..

And concerning the broken bread:

We thank Thee, our Father, for the life and knowledge which You madest known to us through Jesus Thy Servant; to Thee be the glory for ever. Even as this broken bread was scattered over the hills, and was gathered together and became one, so let Thy Church be gathered together from the ends of the earth into Thy kingdom; for Thine is the glory and the power through Jesus Christ for ever..

But let no one eat or drink of your Eucharist, unless they have been baptized into the name of the Lord; for concerning this also the Lord has said, "Give not that which is holy to the dogs."

Chapter 10. Prayer after Communion.

But after you are filled, give thanks this way:

We thank Thee, holy Father, for Thy holy name which You didst cause to tabernacle in our hearts, and for the knowledge and faith and immortality, which You modest known to us through Jesus Thy Servant; to Thee be the glory for ever. Thou, Master almighty, didst create all things for Thy name's sake; You gavest food and drink to men for enjoyment, that they might give thanks to Thee; but to us You didst freely give spiritual food and drink and life eternal through Thy Servant. Before all things we thank Thee that You are mighty; to Thee be the glory for ever. Remember, Lord, Thy Church, to deliver it from all evil and to make it perfect in Thy love, and gather it from the four winds, sanctified for Thy kingdom which Thou have prepared for it; for Thine is the power and the glory for ever. Let grace come, and let this world pass away. Hosanna to the God (Son) of David! If any one is holy, let him come; if any one is not so, let him repent. Maranatha. Amen.

But permit the prophets to make Thanksgiving as much as they desire.

Chapter 11. Concerning Teachers, Apostles, and Prophets.

Whosoever, therefore, comes and teaches you all these things that have been said before, receive him. But if the teacher himself turns and teaches another doctrine to the destruction of this, hear him not. But if he teaches so as to increase righteousness and the knowledge of the Lord, receive him as the Lord. But concerning the apostles and prophets, act according to the decree of the Gospel. Let every apostle who comes to you be received as the Lord. But he shall not remain more than one day; or two days, if there's a need. But if he remains three days, he is a false prophet. And when the apostle goes away, let him take nothing but bread until he lodges. If he asks for money, he is a false prophet. And every prophet who speaks in the Spirit you shall neither try nor judge; for every sin shall be forgiven, but this sin shall not be forgiven. But not every one who speaks in the Spirit is a prophet; but only if he holds the ways of the Lord. Therefore from their ways shall the false prophet and the prophet be known. And every prophet who orders a meal in the Spirit does not eat it, unless he is indeed a false prophet. And every prophet who teaches the truth, but does not do what he teaches, is a false prophet. And every prophet, proved true, working unto the mystery of the Church in the world, yet not teaching others to do what he himself does, shall not be judged among you, for with God he has his judgment; for so did also the ancient prophets. But whoever says in the Spirit, Give me money, or something else, you shall not listen to him. But if he tells you to give for others' sake who are in need, let no one judge him.

Chapter 12. Reception of Christians.

But receive everyone who comes in the name of the Lord, and prove and know him afterward; for you shall have understanding right and left. If he who comes is a wayfarer, assist him as far as you are able; but he shall not remain with you more than two or three days, if need be. But if he wants to stay with you, and is an artisan, let him work and eat. But if he has no trade, according to your understanding, see to it that, as a Christian, he shall not live with you idle. But if he wills not to do, he is a Christ-monger. Watch that you keep away from such.

Chapter 13. Support of Prophets.

But every true prophet who wants to live among you is worthy of his support. So also a true teacher is himself worthy, as the workman, of his support. Every first-fruit, therefore, of the products of wine-press and threshing-floor, of oxen and of sheep, you shall take and give to the prophets, for they are your high priests. But if you have no prophet, give it to the poor. If you make a batch of dough, take the first-fruit and give according to the commandment. So also when you open a jar of wine or of oil, take the first-fruit and give it to the prophets; and of money (silver) and clothing and every possession, take the first-fruit, as it may seem good to you, and give according to the commandment.

Chapter 14. Christian Assembly on the Lord's Day.

But every Lord's day gather yourselves together, and break bread, and give thanksgiving after having confessed your transgressions, that your sacrifice may be pure. But let no one who is at odds with his fellow come together with you, until they be reconciled, that your sacrifice may not be profaned. For this is that which was spoken by the Lord: "In every place and time offer to me a pure sacrifice; for I am a great King, says the Lord, and my name is wonderful among the nations."

Chapter 15. Bishops and Deacons; Christian Reproof.

Appoint, therefore, for yourselves, bishops and deacons worthy of the Lord, men meek, and not lovers of money, and truthful and proved; for they also render to you the service of prophets and teachers. Therefore do not despise them, for they are your honored ones, together with the prophets and teachers. And reprove one another, not in anger, but in peace, as you have it in the Gospel. But to anyone that acts amiss against another, let no one speak, nor let him hear anything from you until he repents. But your prayers and alms and all your deeds so do, as you have it in the Gospel of our Lord.

Chapter 16. Watchfulness; the Coming of the Lord.

Watch for your life's sake. Let not your lamps be quenched, nor your loins unloosed; but be ready, for you know not the hour in which our Lord will come. But come together often, seeking the things which are befitting to your souls: for the whole time of your faith will not profit you, if you are not made perfect in the last time. For in the last days false prophets and corrupters shall be multiplied, and the sheep shall be turned into wolves, and love shall be turned into hate; for when lawlessness increases, they shall hate and persecute and betray one another, and then shall appear the world-deceiver as Son of God, and shall do signs and wonders, and the earth shall be delivered into his hands, and he shall do iniquitous things which have never yet come to pass since the beginning. Then shall the creation of men come into the fire of trial, and many shall be made to stumble and shall perish; but those who endure in their faith shall be saved from under the curse itself. And then shall appear the signs of the truth: first, the sign of an outspreading in heaven, then the sign of the sound of the trumpet. And third, the resurrection of the dead -- yet not of all, but as it is said: "The Lord shall come and all His saints with Him." Then shall the world see the Lord coming upon the clouds of heaven.

-END DIDACHE-

As you can see, the Didache is very strcit to the teachings of the Lord, but without Man's influence.  Let God speak to your heart and you shall know this is true.

Let these ancient teachings guide you to be more like the Lord for your salvation.

Posted 12/31/09 James Boglev Jr Saint Clair Shores, MI

Well, I'm never too busy to speak upon matters of the Spirit. Its funny though how people will read everything else, but the inspired text itself. It like we pick and choose our swords.

Posted by Sean House on 05/26/09
Last updated 05/29/09

Memorial Day began at 7:00 am.  Just seven hardcore volunteers meet for eggs, bacon, waffles, and at least 2 pots of coffee.  We began at the legendary Mayberry's in Farmington Hills.  

Seven of our best volunteered to walk the parade route and distibute lit.  Thank you to William Skellenger, Jim Hardin, Anna Janek, Jennifer Porubsky, Jason Mrozek and Erin Mrozek, Jim, and a valuable few others. 

Pics from the parade here: http://picasaweb.google.com/seanmhouse/C4LParade52509OaklandCountyMI

We they returned we lined up over 30 members and friends, got behind Dave & Glenna's 1953 Ford Pickup and was followed by Mark & Rick Van Camp pulling Dianne Szostak's prize winning Liberty Float.  Candy Wingards grandaughter dressed as Lady Liberty and some other kids rode the float.

The most amazing part was the rounds of applause and the thank you's we got from the crowd.  Although we offered the crowd cards as we passed many actively sought our cards and info.

After the parade we headed to a nieghborhood park where we grilled grass fed beef, and many great organic dishes.  (OK we also dug into bags of chips and pop!)  We relaxed around conversation, some played badminton, some trampolined, but all relaxed and had fun.

As we march down this ever so important road to Liberty, please remember to stop and enjoy our friends and family and have fun!

Posted 05/31/09 Dianne Szostak Capac , MI

Thank You Sean For posting the pictures and revue of our great success to and for the people in Farmington. C4L is making a standing across this great and most beautiful land. Thanks to patriots like you!!!! Love,Peace and Liberty Dianne Szostak

Posted 06/01/09 hvacdude Eastpointe, MI

Wish I could have been there . I had just got back from the Seattle liberty conference and had to go straight into the hospital on memorial day {gall bladder trouble}. Seattle was great. I got to meet Dr. Paul , got a pic with him and he signed my copy of "The Revolution". Great turn out in Seattle , 700 or so people were there to hear Dr.Paul,Tom Woods and others. The only other person from MI was Adam De Angeli . Adam was very busy , but was nice enough to chat with me for a while. I'm looking forward to the next C4L picnic in SE Mich.

Posted by Sean House on 05/03/09

Conservative - Freedom minded and religiously based in principles, particularly in morality and Against Abortion (generally aligned with Republicans if they get theit act together)

Libertarian - Freedom minded - No place for religion or morality in Laws - PRO CHOICE

Liberal - Federal state minded - Social programs are necessary - PRO CHOICE

ALL ANSWERS ARE Anonymous

Posted 05/03/09 Elysiumboy Billericay, United Kingdom

Freedom and free minded counts about 70% of diplomatic parties out anyway (Well, at least the Democratic/Republican party).

Posted 05/03/09 NathanjBond Oviedo, FL

You can be Libertarian minded and say there's no place for religion in laws and still be pro-life. Being pro-life isn't necessarily a religious thing, to a pro-life libertarian it's protecting the individual liberty of the fetus. Also, I don't see how anyone could say there's no place for morality in laws. Any and every law is based in, or at least traces back to morality in one way or another, ie: murder theft.

Posted 05/03/09 Elysiumboy Billericay, United Kingdom

The thing is, being free minded allows for all opinions in my eyes so we have to be careful we don't get too caught up in individual beliefs. We have to bring sense back to the system, not try to resolve every problem we have. However, if morality has no place in law then law has no place in society because we are what we are! However, I will have to disagree with you on your last point - a big part of the problem here is they are making things illegal/legal that should be acceptable/taboo through personal choice and non-harm to others, so I do not believe all laws originated through morales, but they bloody well should! If it's not about morals for a libertarian why are we fighting to bring common sense (this is another talking area - what exactly is common sense because in my eyes there are now more than one kind?) back to capitalism. The morals of present life is if you can take advantage do so, but I hope that's not our intent!

Posted 05/03/09 Fu Manchu Belleville, MI

I would have chosen Libertarian, but based on your definition I would be Pro Choice. I am not. So conservative gets the nod.

Posted 05/09/09 David Lonier Auburn Hills, MI

I am always amazed at how many people who call themselves pro life approve of government policy that orders the wholesale slaughter of already born foreign old men, women children and people fighting to regain control of a country foreign to ours.