Definition of Tyranny
The Setting
Opening Quotes
Example Injustices
Acknowledgements
Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - EQUALITY
Foundations
Basis for Liberty
Definition of Equality
History of Equality
The Greeks
The Romans
Christianity
Middle Ages
Early Modern
Important Qualities of Equality
Reciprocity of Equality
Individuality of Equality
Purposefully Motivated
Dignity
Conclusion
References

Chapter 2 - FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE AND FREEDOM OF RELIGION
Human Nature
Nontransferable Rights
Conscience
Basic Tenets
A Religious Duty
History of Religious Freedom
European Traditions
Colonial Traditions
Philosophy of Natural Rights
Consent of the Governed
Happiness
Moral Basis
Government Protections
Liberty
Discriminatory Liberty
Counterfeit Liberty
Moral Liberty
Conclusion
References

Chapter 3 - PARENTS’ RIGHTS
Nature of Human Authority
Creator-Founded
Government Accountability
Supreme Authority
Relation to Education
Parental Authority
Not the State
Nature of the Child
Potential for Liberty
Prideful Tendency
Paradox of Rights
Parental Higher Duty
Children’s Reciprocal Duty
Standards of Education and Parenting
Parents versus Governmental Responsibility
Conclusion
References

Chapter 4 - RELIGIOUS FOUNDATIONS
Religion in Early America
Ecclesiastical Vision
Governmental Documents
Individually
From Religious Coercion to Religious Liberty
Religious Intolerance
Religious Liberty
Pre-First Amendment Mentality
Rhode Island’s Religious Freedom
Virginia’s Religious Freedom
Conclusion
References

Chapter 5 - THE FIRST AMENDMENT
Historical Setting
State versus Federal Powers
Federal Involvement versus Individual Rights
Post-Amendment Actions
Framers’ Intentions
Federal Amendment Meaning
Review
U.S. Supreme Court Confusion
Fourteenth Amendment Applicability
Ramification -- Supreme Court Priests
Conclusion
References

Chapter 6 - EDUCATION MUST BE RELIGIOUS
America’s Religious Destiny
Role of Education in Religion
Regional Orientations
Curriculum for Religion
Legislation
Loss of Biblical Homogeneity
Early Unifying Forces
Later Disruptive Forces
Reorienting -- Role of Religion in Education
State Control
Bible Nonsectarianism
The Outcome
Conclusion
References

Chapter 7 - EDUCATION MUST BE RELIGIOUSLY AMERICAN
Religious But Not Sectarian
From Sectarian to Common Schools
Early Spokesmen
Initial Forms of Education
Religious Discrimination
Civil Religion
Influential Leaders
Jefferson’s Religion in Education
Mann’s Religion in Education
Camouflaged Neutrality
Conclusion
References

Chapter 8 - EDUCATION MUST NOT BE RELIGIOUS
Hostility to Religion in Education
First Amendment Interpretations
Legal Establishment
Facilities and Salaries
Time and Content
Free Exercise
End Result
Conclusion
References
Turning Points in American Education

Chapter 9 - NATURE OF RELIGION
Philosophical Definition
Theistic Religions
Atheistic Religions
Characteristics of Religion
Practical Definitions
Universality
Non-Traditional Religions
Communism
Democracy
Nationalism
Science
Humanism
Religious Freedom Considerations
Content
Transition
Function
Religion Individualized
Conclusion
References

Chapter 10 - EDUCATION IS A RELIGIOUS ACTIVITY
Historical Introduction
Education is Religious, Say Experts
Education Answers Religious Questions
Myth of Neutrality
Faith Basis of Education
Conclusion
References

Chapter 11 - FEDERAL POWERS GAINED BY USURPATION
Federal Involvement
Constitutional Philosophy
Constitutional Provisions
General Welfare
Implied versus Inherent Powers
Property Disposal
Constitutional Amendments
Federal Rationale
Federal Usurpation
Two Causes
Principled Opposition
Usurpation Achieved
Conclusion
References

Chapter 12 - THE STATE VERSUS THE PEOPLE -- AN UNFINISHED REVOLUTION
Rightful Revolution
Theory of Government and Men
Source of Rights
Magna Carta
Natural Law
Contested Rights
America’s Internal Liberty
Education Establishment
State Laws
Education as a Religious Function
Property Rights
Conclusion
References

Chapter 13 - THE ILLOGIC OF IT ALL!!
False Promises
Literacy
Increased Funding Benefits
Competence
Freedom of Religion
Freedom of Speech
Education for Liberty
Education as a Mature Discipline
False Premises
Public School Is the Answer
Public Schools Are Public
Educational Content Neutrality
Separation of Church and State
First Amendment Establishment
First Amendment Free Exercise
Fourteenth Amendment Protection
Religious Content Defined
Federal Constitutional Provisions
Government Granted Rights
Citizens Serve the State
Religion and Education Are Rightfully State, Not Federal, Prerogatives
Government Has the Right to Tax for Education
Government Has the Right to Mandate Education
Free Enterprise is Bad for Education
Religious Schools, Because They are Religious, Cannot Receive Public Tax Support
Schools Are a Marketplace of Ideas
Education Decisions Are Pedagogically Driven
All Students Can Learn
Liberty Withheld Prepares for Exercise of Liberty
Dignity Denied
Demeaned Parents
Parents Incapable of Learning
Dependence Developer
Sowing and Reaping
Conclusion
Recommendations
References

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