Comments on: Family resistance http://csthea.org/2009/05/08/family-resistance/ Chattanooga Southeast Tennessee Home Education Association Thu, 22 Jul 2010 17:36:02 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: ecpott00 http://csthea.org/2009/05/08/family-resistance/comment-page-1/#comment-36 ecpott00 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:21:27 +0000 http://csthea.org/?p=1086#comment-36 <p>Good Afternoon, I at first was glad to have found someone addressing the political climate of our country on this site, but then was slightly saddened by the chosen response. While I can understand the sense of utter despair that one feels when surveying our political landscape, I am not sure that William Wilberforce would agree with the proposed approach. He fought heartily to end slavery in England and we owe him a great deal for not settling for the approach described. I think very, very highly of George Grant and the other historical figures mentioned, but I don't believe that the only response of homeschooling parents should be that described above. To be fair, on the other hand, I also don't believe that we should take up activist battles without remembering the importance of living the joyous and fruitful life above. I am struggling to find that balance myself.</p> <p>I simply propose that both are needed and both approaches need each other. If we fight the world's culture and win, but our lives are not envied by the world, then we still lose. If we try to live the joyous lives, but allow the government to invade our homes and dictate our lives, then I would argue that we are still not victorious. Why not search for a balance between the two? Don't try to throw yourself on every issue that concerns you. Find the one issue which ignites the most passion, and give it some limited time. Consider how Wilberforce showew how far one person working on one issue with others can go towards securing freedom. If every concerned citizen will do their small part, there is a chance for us to live free and joyous lives, without oppression. Our country's continued greatness depends on the greatness of its people in action.</p> <p>Sincerely,<br /> Eric Potter MD<br /> Tennessee Director for Parental Rights.Org</p> Good Afternoon, I at first was glad to have found someone addressing the political climate of our country on this site, but then was slightly saddened by the chosen response. While I can understand the sense of utter despair that one feels when surveying our political landscape, I am not sure that William Wilberforce would agree with the proposed approach. He fought heartily to end slavery in England and we owe him a great deal for not settling for the approach described. I think very, very highly of George Grant and the other historical figures mentioned, but I don’t believe that the only response of homeschooling parents should be that described above. To be fair, on the other hand, I also don’t believe that we should take up activist battles without remembering the importance of living the joyous and fruitful life above. I am struggling to find that balance myself.

I simply propose that both are needed and both approaches need each other. If we fight the world’s culture and win, but our lives are not envied by the world, then we still lose. If we try to live the joyous lives, but allow the government to invade our homes and dictate our lives, then I would argue that we are still not victorious. Why not search for a balance between the two? Don’t try to throw yourself on every issue that concerns you. Find the one issue which ignites the most passion, and give it some limited time. Consider how Wilberforce showew how far one person working on one issue with others can go towards securing freedom. If every concerned citizen will do their small part, there is a chance for us to live free and joyous lives, without oppression. Our country’s continued greatness depends on the greatness of its people in action.

Sincerely,
Eric Potter MD
Tennessee Director for Parental Rights.Org

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