But never did Christ attempt to organize others, in cut socialism, or talk violence to achieve goals. Nor did he leave a written game plan. It was left to others to document the ministry of Christ. Not so with Islam. It’s book was written for conquest of the world for the satiation of its author. In my opinion.

Books on Calvinism, eh? There are probably plenty that would be good, but two come to mind. First, is The Five Points of Calvinism by David Steele et al. This book is “narrow” in the sense that it deals only with the much hated/loved Five Points. What it offers is 1) it’s short and concise, 2) some historical context for the five pts, 3) plenty of Scripture from which these doctrines are drawn, and 4) a nice bibliography for further study.

Second book is Easy Chairs, Hard Words by Douglas Wilson. This book will be more engaging, as the author works through the process of coming first to understand what Calvinism was and then embracing it as biblical teaching. Wilson is typically easy and fun to read.

Both of these books are small and cheap… two more things in their favor! I’m very happy to be a sounding board for you as you work though these (and other) issues.

Yeah, the classical model is very intriguing to me, and something I felt BCS didn’t do an adequate job of equipping me with (i.e. thinking). I assumed that my worldview was so strong, that I didn’t need to equip myself in the process of understanding what others believe. Then came UW.

Anyway, not sure how we are going to pay for private school yet, though, so we may find ourselves in homeschool model sooner than later. Going to try and greatly simplify our lives to make this school happen, because who needs a bunch of crap in our houses anyway, right?

With regard to Calvinism, would you be willing to suggest a few balanced (moderate) books on the subject. Given I’m sending my kids to PCCS this year, it would be good for me to gain a better understanding of the topic.

Glancing through PCCS’s website, I like it a lot (said like Lloyd Christmas). ACCS is an excellent association. The classical model (based upon the trivium) seems very natural and logically oriented to the developmental strengths of the students.

We homeschool, but we hang everything on the classical model. Further, the driving notion of education as a major facet of discipleship is so vastly important, whether at home or in a day school. In this regard, PCCS looks great on paper. The struggle (again, at home or in school) is actually to DO it!

As to the Calvinism, hopefully PCCS is full of warm-hearted Calvinists. There are various subsections of Calvinism that are less than desirable. As to your specific theological/theoretical struggles with Reformed thought, I can certainly understand. I’d encourage you to read broadly in the Reformed tradition. I think you’ll find that process to be both edifying and enlightening.