Christian Voter Values Part 2

Education

I think one of the greatest dangers our educational system is facing comes from those who teach relativism.

Just so you understand what relativism is let me explain. According to the dictionary, relativism means any theory holding that criteria of judgment are relative, varying with individuals and their environments.

In other words, your truth is not the same as my truth. Your truth is good for you, and my truth is good for me.

You may think that sounds okay but that rules out absolute truth. They teach that absolute truth is not relevant nor acceptable. Of course their claim that absolute truth is not real is none other than absolute which totally destroys their argument but who wants to do that.

By teaching science through the eyes of relativism, people are no longer people with souls. They are animals evolving. By teaching history with relativism, facts are accepted but not required especially if the truth offends others. By teaching law with relativism, rules can be skirted and laws are not absolute especially if those laws are contrary to popular thought.

Relativism gives rise to evolution and denies the truths held by others (Christians) in intelligent design. Relativism gives rise to humanistic values (greater purpose is not found in God). When my high school went through its humanism in the classroom phase, I was told that I could not value God or the church or the Bible. Get real.

Humanism has been repackaged as relativism. This is why so many students are struggling with faith as they attend our government schools.

Relativism is not the only problem with education. Students are given the wrong message about sex - the acceptability of the homosexual practice or the acceptance of sex outside of marriage. I will deal with homosexuality in another post but will say this, I fully accept homosexuals. I love them and know they are very productive members of our society. However, I do not condone the act of homosexuality nor the ideals of that lifestyle.

As for sexual habits outside of marriage, let me tell you about the 1990s when a local high school began teaching the acceptance of condom use. A number of students started holding sex parties and syphilis cases rose dramatically. Like Henry Fonda said in "Mine, Yours, and Ours", you are not ready for sex until you are ready for marriage and kids and the entire responsibility that comes with it.

As Christians we should support various forms of education such as government schools, private schools, vouchers, and home schooling. In fact we should be asking for vouchers to be given to everyone equally - home schools included.

Another thing our education needs is a better commitment to families and students who strive for excellence by providing better incentives to achieving higher goals. Science and technology schools should be created with full tuition for students in high school who show an interest in these areas. Pay them a stipend for achievement if need be.

As Christians we should help support any programs or ministry that help lower income students. I know of a church in Atlanta that is trying to raise funds in order to create a business training program for students in high school. The kids will literally be given a business on the church property to run. What a fantastic idea.

I could go on and on, but I want to end with one thing. True wisdom comes from learning about the fear of God. There are a lot of intelligent people who walk around without any wisdom. The Bible needs to be put back into school.

If you are a Christian and you want to take part in the election, do so responsibly. Get the necessary information and vote.

I Vote Values - This is a great blueprint for your reading about the topics that need be addressed by our government.