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Spoiler Alert! Remember, Man, That Thou Art Mortal
The recently renewed craze around Star Wars brought a fresh round of rage for those who troll-fully engage in the art of the spoiler. The very idea of a spoiler is summed up in its name; it implies that you … Continue reading
The Benedict Option and Hickory Grove
It has been fifty years since the actions of one overbearing school board opened up an entire conversation about religious liberty, education, and the role of parents in the determination of how their children are raised. It was also a … Continue reading
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Courting Eternity
In our house, we don’t date. We court. For us, specifically, what does that mean? My eldest daughter, (AKA The Test Kid), has recently embarked upon this adventure, and I am excited to report, is officially being courted by a … Continue reading
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Conquering the Internet Pornoculture
In a recent article found here- http://www.lifesitenews.com/opinion/the-day-my-kid-found-hardcore-porn-on-his-iphone, a mother expresses her horror at discovering that her 10 year old was accessing porn on his phone. Now when I was a kid (oh, yeah, I went there), my phone consisted of … Continue reading
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“Who’s the Daddy?” and Other Normal Questions
Attention was recently brought to a biology assignment for ninth graders just outside of Detroit where the kids were given the task of trying to figure out the parentage of a child who was conceived in less than ideal circumstances. … Continue reading
When Christmas Is a Dirty Word
It is no secret that we are anti-Santa in our house. By that, I mean that we refer to the corporate, non-saint creep as “The Fat Elf”. This may seem odd to the Western understanding, but let me clarify- while … Continue reading
Why We Love Halloween
Who wants to touch a third rail of American Orthodoxy with me? The celebration of Halloween is a practice we did not abandon upon converting. I like Halloween for several distinct reasons: It is an inherently American cultural phenomenon. It’s … Continue reading
10+1 Ways to Set Orthodox Children Up for Moral Failure
http://www.soundingblog.com/index.php/home-and-family/parenting/10-ways-orthodox-parents-set-children-up-for-moral-failure.html Christine Pessemier has written a great article about 10 ways to set up Orthodox children for moral failure. I agree with all 10 of these, but I would add one more: Public school your children. I know homeschooling is … Continue reading
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