Offensive Christians

I read some blogs today discussing Al Mohler’s proposal that Christians leave public schools. I found many Christians not to keen on this idea and I’m linking to an example here. I’m going to copy my comment to through a glass darkly below:

“Through a Glass Darkly,

Got it. You and thechristiancynic agree that Al Mohler is wrong in his plan to leave public schools. By what basis do you form this position? More importantly as Christians, by what biblical basis to you assert that it is acceptable to hand your children over to a system devoted to humanism and the denial of the existence of God? Are you aware of the NEA’s positions as they relate to our God? Please note that I am not suggesting that all people in the public education system are humanist/atheist; I’m certain however, that there is an institutional bias against supernaturalism and the God of creation in general.

If we can establish the bent of the organization is anti-God, then we should then search scripture to find examples of when God’s people willingly chose to have their children educated by those who do not worship God. I couldn’t find one. Can you?

We are always one generation away from a pagan culture. With the hours a week spent in the humanist indoctrination machines and the anti-God messages spewing forth from our media, is it any wonder that Mohler suggests Christians follow the biblical model and educate their children?

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. - Deuteronomy 6:7

You shall teach… I understand many Christians have made the choices you advocate - But at what risk and under what biblical guidance? I don’t claim to know enough to exegete scripture perfectly. If you have the time, I’d like to understand your position more clearly.

Thanks for being a Christian voice out here.”

Any comments? I’d really be interested to hear what you have to say.