tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155125.post7111617276426501901..comments2023-10-18T07:25:14.707-07:00Comments on Preachrblog: On "Statements of Faith"Preachrboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08058617284103464853noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10155125.post-43676684977183482522011-05-30T13:26:35.281-07:002011-05-30T13:26:35.281-07:00Rev. Chryst,
I found your blog on Issues, Etc. As ...Rev. Chryst,<br />I found your blog on Issues, Etc. As a 4-year veteran homeschooler, I have avoided groups that require a statement of faith for some of the reasons you cite. Also I think they allow members to feel a sense of security that is rattled when they find out you baptised your children as babies, for example. Furthermore, I don't think they are necessary. A Mormon friend of mine, and one of the best mothers and women I know, was a member of such a group for a year until they changed their statement of faith policy to one that specifically excluded her. I prefer my local Catholic homeschoolers group's approach: We are Catholic, we will do things according to the Catholic church, and with this in mind, all are welcome to join (the statement of faith you cited would exclude Catholics too, by the way, and I'd say we probably still have more in common with them than with many other denominations out there).<br /><br />In general, I prefer my creeds and theology at church, and my homeschooling groups to be "all-inclusive." I find I can self-select with families we get along with, and who are respectful of our various beliefs (which we tend to discuss in great detail!)<br /><br />Blessings to you and your family on your homeschooling journey,<br /><br />Emily<br /><br />P.S. Maybe your area is different, but in Virginia I never paid to join a group, either. I found there were so many people willing to organize outings and activities for free (including me!) that it wasn't necessary.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11861363777708385158noreply@blogger.com