Sunnybuddy Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I have my daughter signed up for Am. history at our co-op this fall and this is the book they will be using. On the Cathy Duffy website the review stated, "This text makes no pretensions of neutrality; it is clearly anti-Catholic and anti-Communist. It promotes a Protestant viewpoint, criticizing secularism..." "The philosophy of government is inconsistent". I am Christian, raised catholic. And I prefer history that is laid out with as few "slants" as possible, so things can be discussed openly, without any preconceived notions. Anyone have experience with this text/curriculum? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunflowerlady Posted July 10, 2015 Share Posted July 10, 2015 Abeka is known to lean very conservative Protestant in their views. I have not seen that text but you can view samples on their site. Also see if they offer a motel meeting in your area where you can check it out in person. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Abeka in general has very white-washed, white male Christians can do no wrong, sort of history. Providential is an understatement. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest2 Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I am Catholic and threw this book away. I thought it was completely biased and thought of using it as a fallacy study, but honestly it just ticked me off too much. I have used a few other Abeka books without a problem, but now I am anti-Abeka. I read Cathy Duff's review and it was spot on. I should have listened to her. FYI I have gotten rid of a few Catholic history books that were just as biased. We liked a secular American history that I thought was well balanced...I can look it up and post later if you would like. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunnybuddy Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Thank you all so much for this information. This helps me a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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