What is the Problem with Being a Christian Homeschooler?

As someone who consistently writes and blogs about homeschooling, I get many questions asking for questions that assume all homeschoolers are conservative Christians. The questions are often accusatory and stereotypical. Normally my answer begins by stating that not all homeschoolers are Christians nor are they conservative. Then I answer the question from a more general point of view. While the statement I start my answers with is true, that does not change the fact that I am a conservative Christian and a homeschooler. This causes me to ask the question, what is the problem with being a Christian homeschooler?

When I do admit to being a Christian homeschoolers, people often inquire, as to why my religion affects the way I choose to educate my children. The truth is it does not. I did not begin homeschooling my kids out of a Christian edict or revelation. I began homeschooling my kids because I saw a need and thought that homeschooling would fill that need. The fact that homeschooling had the added benefit of being able to better train my children as Christians was a side effect.

Because we homeschool and are Christian, my children have both had time to read the bible numerous times. Why? Because we used it as reading material from time to time instead of inane stories that promote values (or lack of values) that do not sit well with us.

Because we homeschool and are Christian, my children have had time to take extended religious instruction courses through their homeschool program. Therefore, my children are well versed in biblical viewpoints.

Because we homeschool and are Christian, my children have had time to familiarize themselves with other religions beside their own so that they will understand arguments against their own religions and are able to debate intelligently.

Because we homeschool and are Christian, my children have been able to develop close relationships with their parents first, and with kids their age second. As tweens, both children still value their parents' opinions.