Patriarchy and Legalism

Patriarchy and Legalism in Homeschooling ~ The Momma Knows

Since becoming concerned about the issue of “Patriocentric” doctrines within the Christian homeschool community, I wrote several posts about this growing patriarchy trend. I decided to compile it in one place, for easy reference.

Long Disclaimer: I have nothing but love for homeschooling families. I love large families– in fact, we have six children as well as a multitude of others who either do or have claimed a place in our family. We love kids! I have nothing against anyone who wishes to have as many children as they feel is best for their family, simply because they love kids.

My issue is with the motivation behind some leaders preaching from their pulpits that women MUST have as many children as their bodies can possibly produce, even to the point of disregarding the mother’s physical health. Christians will not take over the world by procreation! If it relied upon us, God would have given up by now. Thankfully, He doesn’t NEED us, but chooses to draw us and give us Grace even when we don’t deserve it.

These posts are a compilation of a very abrupt eye-opening I had over the course of a couple of years at local homeschool conferences.

This page will probably not be updated. The posts were written between 2007-2009, although I think they are all dated April 2009 due to being moved from one server to another a few times.

UNSheltered Homeschooling

The Homeschool Conference 2009

Youth Groups

Our Real Life, versus Patriocentricity

Something is Very Wrong Here, pt. 1

Something is Very Wrong, pt. 2: The Proverbs 31 Woman

Something is Very Wrong, pt. 3: Fecundity

The Effects of Militant Fecundity on the Mother

Patriocentric View of Youth Groups

Women Who Have Come Out of Legalism A caring ear and help for those stuck within the Christian patriarchy movement:

White Washed Feminists
Quivering Daughters
Soul Liberty Faith
Living the Shema
No Longer Quivering

Other Bloggers Concerned about This Issue