Posted on 02/07/2005 3:46:06 AM PST by DaveTesla
The Humanist Mission of Our Schools.
I think the most important factor leading us to a
secular society has been the educational factor. Our
schools may not teach Johnny to read properly, but the
fact that Johnny is in school until he is 16 tends to
lead toward the elimination of religious superstition.
The average child now acquires a high school education,
and this militates against Adam and Eve and all other
myths of alleged history.
Humanist writer Paul Blanshard.
Extending State Control.
Humanists know that the future of our country rests
with our children. Therefore, in order to control the
future of our country, they must control the minds of
our children. And the easiest way to control our
children is to control the schools.
Radical left-wing writers, including Alexander Cockburn
and James Ridgeway, incessantly rail against
parental "interference" in schools, because, as they
openly acknowledge, "The Left can't survive politically
without a public school system to spread leftist
attitudes."[3]
The New Curriculum.
The future of any nation lies with its youth. So
corrupt them; since religion teaches moral virtue,
erode the churches and divert the young from religion.
Make them interested only in themselves. Get them
involved in drugs, alcohol, and sex. Get them addicted
to privileges and rights.
Vladimir Lenin's "Rule for Revolution" #1.
"Reading, writing and arithmetic" no longer figure
prominently in today's exotic public school curricula.
Children who attend public school will be compelled to
learn the following;
• that homosexuality is a perfectly acceptable
alternative lifestyle;
.....SNIP......
C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man.
(Excerpt) Read more at prolife.ath.cx:8000 ...
To your post 33,Nicely said.
"You cant fight them unless you get you children out of the public schools."
My kids graduated and are doing quite well thank you very much.
Of course, where I live many get involved and make changes from within rather than taking their ball and going home leaving the crap for someone else to clean up.
Good good point!!! "Yes, let's promote our liberal agendas against the public schools, blame the teachers, and use other people's tax money to subsidize our own children's educations." My brothers and sisters are doing just fine too. I wonder why some people are actually afraid that their kid can actually be a GOOD example. Such continues to be the case where I am from--many Christian and other kids are serving as good examples.
That's up to each individual childs parents. The system is too corrupt to fix.
Becky
You forgot an 's. Not if we're all on the same page, have the right attitude, and are willing to work at it.
I fear Copperheads, Rattlesnakes, Tornadoes, etc.
I do not "fear" homosexuals though. However I am vehemently opposed to radical militant homosexual activist and committed to thwarting their relentless attempt to indoctrinate school children with their perverse ideology. If the person cannot see that then a debate with them is an exercise in futility.
I, for one, wasn't hiding my kids at home as you advocate.
To be so vehement in your chastising of public schools you appear to be very weak of faith. IMHO
We mustn't chastise homeschoolers as hiding. I do believe in some cases it is a viable choice (I have seen good and bad examples). Yes, the chastising does mean an attitude of "giving up" to an extent. As a public school teacher, however, I will never give up in trying to make some small difference for the better in my students' lives. All souls are precious. I don't think I have any real talents, but the Savior did command us to share them. With the miracles that I have seen happen in my classroom and others (not really due to me in my estimation), it is indeed a good use of my time.
We can not have any relegion in schools? well we should not have political socialist dogma either
It should be religion. I would agree with you, as a teacher, on the last part of your statement. I do view religion as something that should be chiefly PARENT-TAUGHT and administered.
The answer is, what happens to the children not homeschooled depends on their parents.
Yep.
Some older folks who have paid their taxes and their children are out of school wonder why they should have to pay to educate someone elses kids?
It is a tax for the good of society. There are a great many taxes that are such. I am not involved in the army, but my taxes pay for that. I rarely use the highways, but my taxes pay for that. I help pay for projects in other states and so on and so on. Most of our taxes probably go to something that have little to do with us. BTW, I have no kids so my taxes go to support public ed. Now some people want me to subsidize their kids' education in a private school (a personal choice--something akin to taxpayer-funded abortions). Hmmmm....
When your kids confront a homosexual, what will their response be?
And you refuse to answer at what age, in school, that should happen. Your continued misdirection is noted.
I know this wasn't to me, but my answer would be that a kid in grade school really in almost any school should not have to even confront or face this issue. Yes, I am a teacher.
Indeed. As I mentioned earlier, I collect this stuff and use it when necessary.
The lack thereof is the number one complaint from the business world!
I wouldn't say those in the business world necessarily have the best ethics either (though you can find many who do).
That's the answer I would expect from most folks. Thanks.
I'll have you know that I teach in a public school and I do a fine job. I am a Christian women and I have not once compromised my beliefs. I have 2 pictures of President Bush in my classroom and had a Bush/Kerry sign on my car and my classroom door. My Bible sits on my desk and I have used Biblical stories many times in my classroom, as have other teachers in my school.
You on the other hand feel perfectly okay with tossing out bombshell statements designed to degrade and humiliate.
Who is the better example for children?
Heehee. Nice use of scarcasm. Yes, I am a teacher too. The ed-libs (who are probably conservative otherwise) like to use liberal tactics (which they rail against) against education for their political purposes. I am glad to hear that there are some "real" folks out there.
I have seen many other such miracles. Such are the stories we should focus on, on what "really" matters.
That's the answer I would expect from most folks. Thanks.
I hope that it continues to be that way. Thank YOU.
I don't flaunt the Bible or religious beliefs as a substitute for reasoned debate.
Since you did, I believe that the parents have ultimate authority over how, and with what materials, their children are educated. If you really read and believe your Bible, you will agree with that statement.
The NEA and their public schools, have advocated that the government (meaning the NEA) has ultimate authority over all children. If you are lobbying your legislature to have the NEA and the other teacher's unions barred from any participation in public education decisions, then you are true to your word.
By the way, Bush and Kerry were on opposite sides in the recent election.
My kids have had great teachers in public school.
Some are definitely better than others.
Their speech therapist has helped them say their Bible verses for church, and helped them with their lines for our church Christmas play.
Unfortunately, we do have a horrible school district, and they are going to close my kids' wonderful school.
My kid didn't learn about homosexuals at school. He learned about them watching the California governor debates.
He asked what it meant, and we told him. I told him that it wasn't God's plan for us. My son is quite aware of non-Christians and the fact that they don't believe the same way as Christians.
It wasn't a big deal. We also told him that he has to be nice to everyone even if he doesn't agree with how they live their lives.
My kid didn't learn about homosexuals at school. He learned about them watching the California governor debates.
He asked what it meant, and we told him. I told him that it wasn't God's plan for us. My son is quite aware of non-Christians and the fact that they don't believe the same way as Christians.
It wasn't a big deal. We also told him that he has to be nice to everyone even if he doesn't agree with how they live their lives.
That's an approach many parents should take. Parents should be the ones to talk about it with their children in the first place.
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