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  1. I usually join the letters together when I write a contraction in cursive, but I think it is more correct not to join the letters together because that’s the way I’ve seen it done in cursive writing instruction manuals.
  2. I believe that predestination in the Bible means that God had a predetermined plan to save mankind through the sacrifice of His Son. I don't believe that God has chosen beforehand only a select few who are able to be saved. "Jesus... delivered over to you by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross" (Acts 2:22-23). "For [Jesus] was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you" (1 Peter 1:20). "God is now declaring to men that all people everywhere should repent" (Acts 17:30). "The Lord is... not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance" (2 Peter 3:9). "... whosoever will, let him take of the water of life freely" (Revelation 22:17). I have clipped these verses for the sake of brevity, but please read them in their full context. I agree with the previous poster who said that the study of Theology and doctrines of men developed by men such as Calvin has clouded God's simple plan and the truth of the Scriptures.
  3. I grew up in the eighties and was educated in public schools, too. I started out on Judy Blume and Beverly Cleary, but in the fourth grade, my mom insisted that I start reading the classics but not the classics that children usually read. So at that point she had me reading things like To Kill a Mockingbird. Undoubtedly, this was good for my education, but I wasn't really ready for some of the topics, like reading The Good Earth in the fourth grade. Here's a quote from Common Sense Media: "Foot-binding, daughters sold into slavery, women as concubines, and female infanticide by strangling are all presented unblinkingly."
  4. Good question. I was taught the we-don't-know-for-sure option. I teach Sunday school, but I teach little kids. So I wouldn't say, "Maybe it was Jesus. Maybe it was an angel. We don't know for sure." This would only confuse them. So I would probably say, "Instead of three men, Nebuchadnezzar [that name is so fun to type] said he saw four men walking in the fire." And I would leave it at that. But if I had older kids, like reading age and up, I would add, "Some people think this may be Jesus, and some think this was an angel. But we don't know for sure."
  5. It doesn't count as a fallacy if you realize that you're being unreasonable. (Just kidding. I just made up that rule 😊.)
  6. Yes, that’s why I said “irrational thoughts.” 😁
  7. Those irrational thoughts have popped in my head, too. Also, I then feel guilty for thinking that, like I’m relieved to be benefiting from their misfortune.
  8. I hadn't thought of it in terms of the news, but you are so right about applying this to avoiding the news.
  9. Does anyone else ever do this besides me? Some economists did a study which concluded that when women find out that a coworker has breast cancer, it makes them less likely to get screened themselves for breast cancer. They mentioned "Information Aversion" which is the term social scientists use for the concept that you don't want to find out information that could be bad for you. I know that this behavior is illogical and foolish, but I have to admit that I have been guilty of this. For me, I would describe it as: it's like I can stay in the comfortable denial phase as long as there is no absolute proof to push me out of it. I am not mentioning this because of anything going on with me presently (that I know of - maybe I'm in the denial phase 😄), but I heard about the study today, and I related to it.
  10. I appreciated the information that you shared from those who are treating children. I am so sorry about your family members. That is so difficult.
  11. Yes, you have really hit the nail on the head here. I guess I'm solidly in the veteran stage with the oldest two of my homeschooled children having finished college. I've mostly kept my mouth shut to the local crisis schoolers, but I had one request for suggestions "just in case" schooling at home was necessary this fall. In some instances, the suggestions that I made were things that I had heard of but had never even used for my own children. I couldn't picture the way that I teach working in those circumstances. Just-in-case crisis schooling and traditional homeschooling likely have very little in common. But I am sorry for the parents who are struggling and hope that everything works out for the best for them.
  12. There are many reasons why they are difficult for people. I can deal with them, but I have compassion for those who are struggling. Many people have breathing problems, and it pains me to watch them struggling. Some people don’t want to broadcast this to others, but those who have been sexually assaulted, especially as children, can have panic attacks with anything around their faces. Should they have to explain this to every judgmental person? Why can’t people be more compassionate?
  13. I don’t think you understand my point because I am trying to say don’t make generalizations, but I don’t really see the point of me continuing to talk about this because that was my only objecection.
  14. And this kind of makes the point that I was objecting to.
  15. See, I just don't like that kind of generalization. I am fine if the discussion keeps to the facts of the arguments.
  16. Quote from another post: "One of the articles linked in this thread says that Dr. Immanuel received her medical education in Nigeria. I try to research doctors as much as possible. I know nothing about the quality of medical schools in Nigeria, but I would be very cautious about medical degrees from Nigeria after this episode, thanks to this lady. (The princes have already made me very leery of the country.)" I agree. This was my point. : )
  17. I haven't watched the video, so I have no idea about the validity of anything discussed on it or anything about the woman except that she is from Nigeria. The thing that really bothers me is the criticism that someone educated in Nigeria must be inferior to anyone educated in the US. The expressions of superiority make me cringe. More people in the U.S. should attempt to get more exposure to people from other countries. Edit to make more clear: I am not defending this particular individual, because I haven't researched anything that was said, but I cringed when I heard criticism based solely on being educated in Nigeria.
  18. I think this is a good point. Some of these children you are talking about could be as young as six (1st - 4th grade), so you could easily go over their heads with these subjects. But they will understand if you focus on how they should treat people that are different than themselves in some way (including skin color). This is a big age range, and the older ones will be able to comprehend more. This is not necessarily about skin color, but this verse is another good one about how we treat others who are different. "The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God." Leviticus 19:34 But don't use the word "alien" because that will really confuse them. : )
  19. I agree with this point. So I think it would be best to study a passage from the Bible (like the good Samaritan mentioned) and go from there. I think the example from Numbers 12 is also a fitting one. Numbers 12:1: Then Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman he had married (for he had married an Ethiopian woman)... You could study that chapter and then add other applicable references such as 1 John 4:20: If a person says, “I love God,” but hates his brother, he is a liar. If a person does not love his brother whom he has seen, how can he love God Whom he has not seen?
  20. Personally, I don't have a problem with your neighborhood at all. But this is the kind of thing that bothers me about the situation. You haven't met these particular neighbors. They may not be white, but they could also be a college educated, two parent family with friends in high places, willing and capable of writing and making calls to government officials. As others have said, I really think you should meet them and ask them if they want you to provide the service of "visible white presence" during a police visit before assuming that they would need or want this service that you are providing. I really do think that your heart is in the right place, but these things come across to me the wrong way, and they could to your neighbors also.
  21. I really do feel like you have the right intentions on this, so I want to respect your feelings and not be too harsh. But if you are not careful, this could easily come across as something similar to someone acting with a white savior complex. I don't think that's your intention, but it could come across that way.
  22. We have the Epson ET-2720. It is an ink tank printer that does not use cartridges. I highly recommend it.
  23. There should not be failing schools, but I don't know that closing the schools is the solution. I don't think there has been enough emphasis on the prevalence of systemic racism in the education system.
  24. My community was one of the last in this state to integrate the schools. White people and black people sat on separate floors in the movie theater and walked down different sides of the street even in 1970. Segregation was a very bad policy and needed to end, but integration was so hard for that generation of black students. In my community, the schools for black students were beloved by the students and the community they served. Despite the inequities, they had built really great schools and had amazing administrators and teachers. The black students had much pride in their schools and were sad when their schools closed and they had to integrate into the schools for the white children. (Needless to say, the KKK and others in the community were also unhappy with school integration but for contemptible reasons.) This is just a picture of what was going on in my community, but it must have been so hard for that entire generation of young black students.
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