Abstaining from Christian Ed

On one hand you have the Condoms and Clorox crowd calling for "comprehensive" sex education. On the other you have those calling for an exodus of Christians from the public school system. Scattered in between are those that think education problems lie with the government, the teachers, other kids, other schools, other parents, and a host of other failures that DO NOT include self. The common element I see is that no one is saying, "the responsibility lies with me".

It is clear that Christian values and Biblical education are on the decline in American culture. While Texas' current education code requires abstinence based sex education, is the real problem mass abstinence from true Christian Education? It is reasonable to expect our kids to receive a Christian Education while attended public or private schools? And are national Christian Ministries enabling the status-quo on Christian Ed in American?

These questions and more will be addressed this Sunday, March 8th, on the Political Hope Radio Show. Ret. LTC E. Ray Moore with Exodus Mandate will be our guest to discuss Exodus Mandate's Report Card on National Christian Ministries. Also joining the show is Associate Professor Kris Sloan of St. Edwards University in Austin. Professor Sloan has spent much time assessing school accountability, specifically the No Child Left Behind policy. He is also the author of a recent book, "Holding Schools Accountable: A Handbook for Educators and Parents".

When it comes to education, does the buck stop with you as a parent? Join us for the Political Hope Radio show this Sunday at 4 pm, and call with your questions or comments about Christian Education in America.

God Save the U.S.A.

Your Responsibility; Your Choice

Education of our children is an awesome responsibility. Men are often more concerned about funding the family and career matters over the education of children. I can't help but think that in our moment of accountability before the Lord we will regret that focus. Godly children and Godly education must be central to our focus as fathers. It's our responsibility, and our choice in how to do it.

To that end, I encourage you to register with www.letschooseschools.com Lets Choose Schools promotes School Choice Legislation for Texas. On Wednesday, February 25th, they are giving away $20,000 in funding for school choice. Lottery drawings of $1,000 for private school students, $500 for home-schools students, and $250 for public school enrichment classes will be made on the South Steps of the Capitol. The group will also sponsor lobbyists activities for that afternoon.

You need to visit www.letschooseschools.com are get registered today for your benefit and the benefit of School Choice in Texas.

I also call to your attention a report by Exodus Mandate. They have issued a report card on National Christian Ministries. The report grades ADF, AFA, Focus on the Family and others regarding their policies on Christian Education. You may disagree, but the report will stimulate a few thoughts. Exodus Mandate calls for Christians to leave the Public School system.

And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. Deut 6:6-7 (ESV)

Education without values only makes a more clever devil - C.S. Lewis

God Save the U.S.A.