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To: MrB

I respect your resolve but do you think it’s wise to teach a child that, instead of skeptical resolve and debate, going with the flow to avoid challanging your belief is a good stratagem? Faith can survive challenge and examination - you should encourage that. My kids and grandkid can argue all day long the merits of science and religion and still hold themselves firm in their faith and trust in God.


45 posted on 11/20/2008 9:46:55 AM PST by FormerRep
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To: FormerRep

Sure, make the stand, defend the faith when you can,

but when faced with a teacher that can and will fail you if challenged, spit back at them what they want to hear in order to get the grade, remaining firm in your own beliefs.

However, if the prof is intellectually honest instead of authoritarian, there’s always room for witnessing.

1 Peter 3:15
But make sure in your hearts that Christ is Lord. Always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks you about the hope you have. Be ready to give the reason for it. But do it gently and with respect


46 posted on 11/20/2008 10:30:20 AM PST by MrB (The 0bamanation: Marxism, Infanticide, Appeasement, Depression, Thuggery, and Censorship)
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