The Origin Of Humanity - Creation vs. Evolution

"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth". Genesis 1:1

"Then God said, "Let us make human beings in our image". Genesis 1:26

"Then God formed man from the dust of the ground". He breathed the breath of life into the man's nostrils, and the man became a living person". Genesis 2:7

" It is now commonly accepted in scientific circles that human beings have become what they are today as a result of millions of years of evolution. Beginning as a one-celled animal..." Excerpted from a commonly used Public High School Textbook.

One of these views is correct and one is not. Which one will your child who spends more than 14,000 hours in school believe? 

Sound Christian Education takes the Bible seriously. Truth is seen as absolute. Christian Education believes a Christian worldview can make a positive difference. It gives students a strong foundation in a world of shifting values and morals. Christian Education recognizes God’s sovereignty and Christ’s Kingship, and …therefore God’s claims over all of creation are taken seriously. No subject or curriculum is outside the orbit of God. Students are recognized for who they are: sinners in need of God’s grace in Christ. Also students are given a vision of God’s Kingdom and their place in it. Good Christian education recognizes the unique, God given gifts and talents of the students and challenges them to achieve their amazing potential. It assists parents in their God given mandate. Sound Christian Education treats the student as a whole person whose aim is to grow in Christ-likeness. A foundation in God and His world prepares the student for tomorrow. Healthy Christian Education develops critical thinking by having the courage to explore other world views from the perspective of its own worldview.

You Can be Discriminated Against for Your Faith.

Here's the situation: Gina, a college student whom the American Center for Law and Justice is representing, is facing discrimination in her Intro to Philosophy class, a required course at her college. Gina had perfect grades on her Philosophy class assignments - until she took a stand for her faith, in opposition to her professor. The professor has not only docked her grades - he has also repeatedly derided Gina for her faith. (Does ''derided'' seem too strong a word? Decide for yourself: He has called her ''close-minded,'' ''uncritical,'' ''hurtful,'' and ''blinded by belief'' simply because she would not adopt his way of thinking. He said that to engage in dialogue, you have to at least acknowledge the possibility that God does not exist! Also, students could opt out of the final if they would put in writing that ''we have no free will.'')

This would be an outrage (and utterly unconstitutional) even if it only affected Gina - but it doesn't stop there. If this professor can get away with doing this to Gina, anyone can do it to YOU ... or your children, your grandchildren, your loved ones, your neighbors, members of your church ... anyone. This goes on daily in public institutions all across America but especially in public schools and Universities. Another strong reason for Strong Community Based Christian Education! A safe haven for the knowledge of God to be revealed and nurtured.

Grace and Peace,

Ed

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