Unfortunately, most Baptists still think that their government schools are "different". On the other hand, many parents, and some pastors, are starting to see through the standard rationalizations. I think that the ranks of those who have given up the usual excuses are starting to grow rapidly.
"Unfortunately, most Baptists still think that their government schools are "different". On the other hand, many parents, and some pastors, are starting to see through the standard rationalizations. "
It would seem that the urge to rationalize one's own (mis)behavior is very strong one indeed. And those who profit from the status quo are only all too happy to provide all sorts of convenient rationalizations for parents to parrot.