The authority of the family

Read  pp. 159 - 164 in Institutes of Biblical Law.

corresponding Rushdoony lectures


Listen to the R. J. Rushdoony lecture, The Authority of the Family, that corresponds with this section.

Video summary lecture (Andrea Schwartz)​

questions for thought & discussion

  1. Discuss some ways our culture seeks to subordinate the family.  Discuss some ways it seeks to destroy the family. 

  2. Why would someone view monogamy and prostitution as equal evils?

  3. If you abandon these as “cultural relics” what happens to the 7th commandment? 

  4. How has inheritance tax been used as a weapon against the family? 

  5. In what ways can the 5th commandment be viewed as an obligation to God? 
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  6. Does the orthodox application of the Christian Faith demean or honor women?  Explain.

application

​One of the surest ways to identify whether you understand a subject is to write a point of view paper (sometimes referred to as a position paper).  This exercise helps to unearth areas of confusion, uncertainty, and/or disagreement, many times revealing that a number of unanswered questions remain. Once completed, you may submit your paper for comments.
 
After formulating your position(s) on the subjects covered in each lesson, a good next step is to engage in conversation (with your spouse, children, parents, friends, or co-workers) to better hone your skill in communicating the concepts you have learned and are assimilating into your own thinking.  Do not be concerned about “messing up” or doing it the “wrong way” as you will do plenty of both!  As with anything worth doing, practice will refine this skill, which is vital in order to fulfill the Great Commission.  If you find you need some one-on-one interaction, you may submit a question or request an appointment.
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