We all think back on our childhood with some sense of fantasy, and we extend that fantasy to our own children as we imagine little Susie getting on the bus and going off to learn and grow and make friends and eat popsicles. But, my friends, this vision could not be further from the truth. A more apt analogy today comes from Pinnochio, who, only hours after his creation, was sent out the door to school…and who was the first person he met? Yes, you guessed it–the wolf!

Public education is public enemy number one for Biblical Christianity. This system destroys and undermines the faith of literally millions of Christian children, and the numbers support my bold conclusion. Up to 88% of children raised in Christian homes leave the church after high school and never come back.

Although I don’t have time to work through all the reasons this is true or to report the frightening things our children are learning in the classrooms and hallways of State run schools, I do want to point you to a place that can enlighten you to the ungodly realities of modern public education.

If you haven’t read, The Harsh Truth About Public Schools, by Bruce N. Shortt, I strongly recommend you do before you allow your children to spend another day in public school. (I just looked it up on Amazon and you can buy it by clicking here.) Also, spend some time on the website for the book at http://www.harshtruth.blogspot.com/.

I know you’ve got that uncomfortable feeling in your stomach right now. You’d rather continue safely unaware of what is really going on than face the frightening truths that lie just ahead; but I implore you, in the name of Jesus Christ and for the glory and continuation of His kingdom, step forward and learn the uncomfortable truth. It will save you–and your children–in the end.

An 11-year-old little girl lies dying in a hospital bed. Her red hair matted, and her frail body shrinking under the power of leukemia. As the hospital workers pass in the hall, their eyes are drawn to the countless wires and tubes, and to her precious, painful eyes. Whatever their mood before, now a dark, sinking feeling pulls them down from inside. Oh, that poor little girl, they think to themselves. What a terrible thing.

So, what would you say to her or to her parents? What would be your message of hope? Do you have one? Continue Reading »