“A - A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. [Proverbs 10:1]
B - Better is a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and trouble therewith. [Proverbs 15:16]
C - Come unto Christ all ye that labor and are heavy laden and He will give you rest. [Matthew 11:28]”
—New England Primer, 1691
Looking back into the pages of America's foundational history we discover that secular education was not the intention of our forefathers. The truth, contrary to popular belief, is that early American education was steeped in Christian faith. Join us as we look briefly through the New England Primer, the Bay Psalm book, and other historical texts that played a pivotal role in shaping America's moral compass. Our founding fathers and subsequent generations deeply desired God's presence in our education system.
We will take a look at the significance of early childhood education and the influential role of families. The values instilled in children during their formative years have a significant impact throughout their lives. Present teaching methods are not working, and looking closely at how the New England Primer used scripture, rhymes, repetition and illustrations to teach the alphabet, sheds a little light on why. Navigate through these discussions with us as we weave in prayers and reflections, acknowledging our Creator's role in guiding our nation. Don't just listen in, join the journey of understanding the profound influence Christian principles had on our nation's history, and how much our faith or lack thereof will effect our future.
The American Soul Podcast
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