Musing – What will our children be taught?

Hebraic Musing – What will our children be taught?

Now that same-sex marriage has been legalized by the Federal Government, what will the government teach our children?  And recognize that teachers have been educated, or brain-washed in some cases, by liberal colleges for at least two generations. Many teachers’ lack awareness of Biblical morality; they are like fish being unaware they are wet. We are into multiple generations of creeping agnosticism.

Who is responsible for a child’s education?   Moses was speaking for God to the fathers when he said  “These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts.  Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.  Tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads.  Write them on the doorframes of your houses and on your gates.” Deut. 6:6-9 NIV   Mothers and women do most of the educating of children, but God holds fathers responsible to be sure it happens.  And in the above verse He encourages use of “teaching moments” (a strength of home-schooling).  BTW – the word “parents” does not appear in the Bible, fathers, mothers, husbands and wives all have purposeful roles in the family.

Our children go to schools run by the government, and marriage has now been re-defined.  Do you think that will influence the subject matter being taught?  Can parents keep their precious children from hearing and being influenced by topics of sex education and family life?  The law in Massachusetts recently supported the teachers who claim “it’s impossible to notify parents” when the topics come up. 

Here are three ways to look at forthcoming challenges:

1.      Parents’ rights to direct when and how their children are taught about topics concerning sexuality, family and marriage. These topics are not “opt out” options since they permeate the entire curriculum, not just sex-ed and health courses.  Teachers can claim “It is legal now” when teaching LGBT topics.

2.      Students’ free speech rights to express a biblical point of view.  Will tolerance work both ways?

3.      Private schools’ and home schools’ freedoms to set their own standards, regulations and curriculum. Will families have the freedom to choose Christian education environments and curriculums for their children?  Will the government stay out of this arena?  Don’t count on it.

Add to this, have you noticed the openness of LGBT topics on TV.  There is uncontrollable content that the entertainment media is pumping into our children?  And adults are being brain-washed as well!

If you are feeling overwhelmed, do not lose heart but hold fast.  Consider the backlash the abortion rights folks are encountering now in the Planned Parenthood controversy which took abortion activity to the next level.  And the next level for that sin has turned the stomachs of the nation!

It seems apropos to repeat concluding questions in last week’s musing:   How are we to deal with these questions?  (a) Who we choose to marry? (b) What does marriage mean to us? (c) What does “love” really mean? (d) When does life begin? And (e) How to treat what God calls sin but is now being flaunted and legalized?   As we face the changing times, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve,…. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.

Points to ponder

How many “teaching moments” can we find with our children?
…our grandchildren?  …other children?  …other adults?

And on which issues will we have to take a stand?

Lord, we thank you for your Word.  What would we do without it?!?!       August 4, 2015    

Yosef   a.k.a.  Joe Brusherd,   Author::

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Inspired by Focus on the Family – “How Does Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Impact Our Schools?