Connor Boyack Answers Whether The Tuttle Twins Books Are Religious And What Parents Need To Know
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Connor Boyack Answers Whether The Tuttle Twins Books Are Religious And What Parents Need To Know
Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins book series, addresses a common question from parents and charter schools: Are these books religious? As a Christian himself, Boyack clarifies that the educational series focuses on economic and civic principles without religious content, with one notable exception. He explains how the first book in the series mentions God as the source of rights, based on Frederick Bastiat's 1850 essay 'The Law,' and shares how families of different beliefs approach this aspect. The books aim to teach timeless economic and historical truths not covered in modern schools.
Addressing A Common Question About The Tuttle Twins
Connor Boyack, author of the Tuttle Twins book series, receives frequent questions about whether the books contain religious content. This question comes from parents of various backgrounds and charter schools concerned about using taxpayer dollars for materials that might teach religious ideas. As a Christian, Boyack understands why people wonder if he writes from a religious perspective or includes faith-based content in the books.
The Tuttle Twins series includes a variety of books for different age groups - the main children's book series, books for toddlers, and books for teens. All of these materials are available at tuttletwins.com/products. But the question remains: Are they religious?
The Simple Answer
The straightforward answer is that the Tuttle Twins book series does not teach or contain any religious content, with one minor exception in the very first book. The series is designed to educate children about economic and civic principles without promoting any particular faith or religious doctrine.
The One Exception: The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law
The first book in the series, "The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law," does mention God in a specific context. This book explores what rights are, what justice is, and what personal freedom looks like. All of the Tuttle Twins books in the children's series are based on classic texts - important books or essays written decades or sometimes centuries ago. These books take the deep wisdom from highly popular works and distill the core ideas, wrapping them in fun stories that children can understand and enjoy.
"The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law" is based on "The Law" by Frederick Bastiat, a French economist who wrote this essay in 1850 (originally titled "La Loi" in French). This short, simple essay - which the Tuttle Twins website sells as a pamphlet for just one dollar - teaches what the law is and what our rights are.
In Bastiat's essay, he discusses that God is the source of our rights and that as our creator, we derive our rights from God. The Tuttle Twins book reflects this idea, explaining that just as it says in the Declaration of Independence, we have a Creator who is the source of our rights.
Not Denominational Or Theological
Boyack emphasizes that this mention of God is not denominational and does not provide a particular definition of God. There is no theological perspective or detailed religious teaching. The book simply states, as many of the founders would say, that God is the author of our liberty and the source of our rights. This is the only book in the entire series where God is mentioned.
Boyack's own particular denomination is not represented in any of these books. The series is not intended to be a proselytizing tool. The other books teach economic and historical issues without any religious content at all.
How Different Families Approach The Books
The Tuttle Twins community includes families from diverse backgrounds, including atheists and agnostics. Boyack explains that these families typically take one of two approaches: they either exclude "The Tuttle Twins Learn About The Law" from their children's reading, or they have their kids read it but provide context. Parents who choose the latter approach will share with their children that many people believe what the book says about God being the source of rights, while explaining what their own family believes.
For Christian families, religious families, or believing persons, Boyack makes clear that this is not a book series designed to promote faith values or religious principles beyond the single mention that God is the source of our rights.
The Mission Of The Tuttle Twins
The goal of the Tuttle Twins series is to teach economic, civic, and political truths that are not being taught in schools. Boyack notes that schools today often teach ideas hostile to the values and ideas presented in the books, making these resources even more important for parents.
The Tuttle Twins mission is to provide parents with resources to talk to their kids about important ideas and help them learn how the world works. While Boyack personally believes that God is involved in all aspects of life, that is not the purpose of the book series.
Additional Resources And Contact Information
Parents with questions can explore videos on YouTube, follow the Tuttle Twins on social media, or contact the customer service team at info@tuttletwins.com. Those ready to purchase the books can visit tuttletwins.com/products to see the full list or tuttletwins.com for special deals on the book series.
