tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post7861751760577186737..comments2024-03-27T06:28:06.962-05:00Comments on Homeward Bound: The Normative ArgumentChrisBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04611311820554248004noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-40764806771042601492012-09-10T18:08:05.970-05:002012-09-10T18:08:05.970-05:00That's a great post:) Thank you so much:0) <br />That's a great post:) Thank you so much:0) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-43208040544814897472012-08-19T11:51:52.499-05:002012-08-19T11:51:52.499-05:00
Have you ever thought about writing an e-book or... <br />Have you ever thought about writing an e-book or guest authoring on other blogs? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-30068005983472247352012-07-11T07:22:56.345-05:002012-07-11T07:22:56.345-05:00There's a link at the top of the page for RSS ...There's a link at the top of the page for RSS and FeedBlitz (email).ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611311820554248004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-38693878297604466982012-07-10T10:51:57.243-05:002012-07-10T10:51:57.243-05:00Really enjoyed this post, how can I make is so tha...Really enjoyed this post, how can I make is so that I receive an email when there is a fresh post?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-45776386269467074692012-06-26T02:54:02.289-05:002012-06-26T02:54:02.289-05:00Hey. Very nice web site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amaz...Hey. Very nice web site!! Guy .. Excellent .. Amazing .. I will bookmark your blog and take the feedsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-50554741145974272932012-05-12T06:30:54.249-05:002012-05-12T06:30:54.249-05:00thanks, very good =)thanks, very good =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-68024081555021196432012-03-09T22:47:49.108-06:002012-03-09T22:47:49.108-06:00Author keep up the good workAuthor keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-82427567651030822692011-04-01T02:09:55.060-05:002011-04-01T02:09:55.060-05:00some genuinely interesting points you have writt...some genuinely interesting points you have written.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-64689782309418447902011-03-28T18:19:06.181-05:002011-03-28T18:19:06.181-05:00You may repost it with a link to my blog.You may repost it with a link to my blog.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611311820554248004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-69527372722728878382011-03-28T18:03:54.007-05:002011-03-28T18:03:54.007-05:00Can I clone your article to my blog? Thank you…Can I clone your article to my blog? Thank you…Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-2791402466635097352011-02-19T22:46:51.574-06:002011-02-19T22:46:51.574-06:00I am am excited too with this question. Prompt, wh...I am am excited too with this question. Prompt, where I can read about it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-41694072097946030042010-08-12T16:34:20.323-05:002010-08-12T16:34:20.323-05:00I find myself in the uncomfortable position of agr...I find myself in the uncomfortable position of agreeing with ChrisB... <br /><br />On the subject of the Normative argument - don't you think it's time you turned your attention to California's Proposition 8.dobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00634981753587872285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-55897499952387076172010-04-26T19:53:33.682-05:002010-04-26T19:53:33.682-05:00Sorry to take so long getting back to you.
Your ...Sorry to take so long getting back to you. <br /><br />Your assumption is actually totally wrong. This is from a person who's quite capable of looong answers, and we've discussed many such things at length. <br /><br />Please don't get me wrong: I think homeschooling, religious instruction, etc are good things.<br /><br />But when people try to use the Bible to show that their way is the way everyone should do it, they have to face having their argument -- are citations -- closely analyzed. The "normative" argument first appeared after just such a dissection.ChrisBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04611311820554248004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-53232732889147504992010-04-14T20:57:52.002-05:002010-04-14T20:57:52.002-05:00Hello, I found your post through a google alert li...Hello, I found your post through a google alert listing for posts about large families. I had to respond. :-)<br /><br />From a homeschooling mom of 7, who doesn't have a paying job, who takes religious instruction of her children very seriously...<br /><br />I don't think I ever heard the "normative argument" as a reason for the choices we've made. <br />To be honest, I'd be very surprised that anyone would make that kind of lifetime commitment - large family, homeschooling, giving up half of their income (and the bigger house, extra car, etc.) to serve their families - just because it was normal in Bible times. My guess is that there is a lot more to it than that, but these people are giving you the "short answer" because they think you don't really want to hear the long one. Probe a little more, and I suspect you'll find a more thoughtful answer. :-)<br /><br />We've made our decisions based upon Biblical mandates and clear leading from God, rather than simple examples of Bible times. <br /><br />Children... well, God says they are a blessing and a heritage, and we believe Him! We've experienced for ourselves that it is true. (For more on this, you can read my blog post here: http://myblessedhome.wordpress.com/2009/04/08/faqs-about-our-larger-than-average-family/) <br /><br />Regarding homeschooling and instruction, several Bible passages were very convicting for us (Deuteronomy 6, Proverbs 13:20, for example) and God made it very clear (literally, neon-sign clear) that He wanted us to do this. <br /><br />As to gender roles, it seems that perhaps those roles were normative then because God *designed* men and women differently, with different gifts. Not that there aren't exceptions, but those gifts very often make us perfectly suited to those "old-fashioned" roles. It's only been in the last generation or two that the traditional roles have become a mockery. It's sad that a mom who gives her all to her family is treated with such little honor in our society. Regardless, most of us are very joyful in our lives, and we're not out for the stamp of approval from the culture around us. Our families do love and appreciate us, and those are more valuable than anyone else's opinion. As Proverbs 31 says, "Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her." I also have the joy of knowing that God sees and will one day say, "Well done, good and faithful servant."<br /><br />Religious instruction... we believe that the Bible is true, so how could we *not* teach that which we believe to those we love? We want them to be in Heaven with us one day, and I don't think much more elaboration is needed on that point.<br /><br />That's a longer answer, but if someone in the grocery store, or even passing by in church, asked me "why, why, why?" I'd be hard-pressed to give an answer in 15 words or less that explained the depth of the reasons why. But sit down with me for a cup of tea, and if I think you *really* want to know, I might be able to do a better job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8196630391794341478.post-10736312049911874172010-04-14T12:17:59.751-05:002010-04-14T12:17:59.751-05:00Ahhh....revelation of inconvenient truths...*; )Ahhh....revelation of inconvenient truths...*; )Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03127927719002627674noreply@blogger.com