tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990145290344864003.post3905406565106332034..comments2024-02-21T15:27:26.882-05:00Comments on Defending the Legacy: Jacobite White Rose DayFaithful Legacyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00947759665012380807noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990145290344864003.post-68073650537724990572013-07-29T08:26:40.194-04:002013-07-29T08:26:40.194-04:00You are exactly right about the "Glorious Rev...You are exactly right about the "Glorious Revolution". Both sides were a mix of Catholics and Protestants. I had heard that the Pope favored William, but didn't know about the Spanish Ambassador.<br /><br />I have been homeschooled for all my life except two years in Kindergarten and First Grade. I agree; homeschooling does customize education far better than the public schools ever can (especially with the idea of Common Core Curriculum). I am glad that you appreciate the sacrifice of your parents to homeschool.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JordanFaithful Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947759665012380807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990145290344864003.post-8022096572619516052013-07-24T21:20:37.203-04:002013-07-24T21:20:37.203-04:00Hi, Jordan,
The Battle of Boyne really can be a c...Hi, Jordan,<br /><br />The Battle of Boyne really can be a complicated matter, as it had as much to do with international power games as it did with religious sentiment. The lines were often blurred between different groups in order to forward a mutual agenda, such as when William used a large of Catholic mercenaries in his army, even though he was supposedly the epitome of Protestantism! <br /><br />I noticed you also mentioned the above in your post on the "not-so Glorious Revolution" -- I commend you! Did you also hear the story saying that William was carrying a letter from the pope on his person during the battle and that the bells in Rome were rung in celebration of his victory? Plus, the Spanish ambassador at the Hague apparently had masses offered in hopese that the "Protestant Wind" would carry William safely to his destination! I found that pretty ironic! <br /><br />It's always nice to meet another homeschooler :-) Have you been homeschooled your whole life? I have, and am glad of it, and I really tend to think it let's the student customize learning better to his/her own style. And the public school system's level of immorality has just made it incresingly undesirable :-(<br /><br />God Bless,<br />Pearl<br />Pearl of Tyburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454820098627801613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990145290344864003.post-80998011800833251342013-07-24T16:01:26.261-04:002013-07-24T16:01:26.261-04:00Thank you for your kind words!
Giving both sides d...Thank you for your kind words!<br />Giving both sides due credit is something which I try to do, and which I am glad to hear that someone else does, especially with the controversial Battle of the Boyne.<br /><br />I do have some Scottish ancestry on my mother's side(along with English, Irish, German, French and others).<br />And yes, I am homeschooled.<br /><br />Non Nobis Domini,<br />JordanFaithful Legacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00947759665012380807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6990145290344864003.post-37878550516660491292013-07-24T02:35:32.312-04:002013-07-24T02:35:32.312-04:00The Jacobites were a really interesting and divers...The Jacobites were a really interesting and diverse crew. I can kind of understand the perspectives advocated by both sides, as I can with a lot of other conflicts, and enjoy learning about the various personalities that determined the outcome. I actually write occasional guest posts for a British site called "Open Unionism", and I just did one about the Battle of Boyne for the anniversary on July 12. I did my best to give a fair shake to both King Jamie and King Billy ;-)<br /><br />By the way, are you of Scottish ancestry? Also, are you homeschooled? I am in my last year of homeschooling, actually, as I just turned 18 last week!Pearl of Tyburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06454820098627801613noreply@blogger.com