Christian/Secular Schooling?

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kathleenk

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I'm doing a report on this topic, actually, and it intrigues me.
What do you think? Should we attend Christian schools, or widen our knowledge in secular schools? What school do YOU go to?

Will you also fill in this survey to add input for my report?

Click here for the survey
 
AAAPlus

AAAPlus

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I can only go off of my own experience, but from what I've seen, people that went to Christian schools tend to have a bit of a disadvantage. They lack experience dealing with people who aren't Christians.

I went to secular school, and it wasn't pleasant and I was introduced to a lot of things, ideas, and concepts that aren't of God. But if the child has a strong foundation, there shouldn't be a problem. It's good to deal with those things early rather than be thrown out into the world and suddenly have a huge culture shock.

The other thing I've found is that many people from Christian schools tend to think they are better than other Christians; they become spiritually unteachable, and a detriment to the gospel in many ways.

That's my experience dealing with people from Christian schools.
 
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mori

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I attended a very small Christian school. In terms of teaching the particular brand of Christianity we practiced, it was worthwhile.

In terms of teaching all other forms of religious expression, it did a lot of harm. We had a Worldviews class in which we were taught, really, that everyone else out there was actively fighting for Satan in one tricky way or another. In terms of dealing with marginalized groups... I'm ashamed. We were shown a video in which gay men with HIV/AIDS were dying on gurneys. I hadn't ever seen a naked woman, but was shown essentially pornographic pictures of women with various venereal diseases.

It also lacked a little bit in the sciences; for instance, I spent all of my "math classes" alone in the library with a textbook, because the one math teacher we had admitted she couldn't teach any concepts beyond a certain point.

Among all of my friends, I was one of the few who took the religious aspects seriously. It was a shock to find out, years later, that nearly everyone was having sex with somebody. This was a serious blow to my faith.

Everyone is surrounded by sinners. I think blatant sinners often do less harm than hypocrites. I'd much rather be friends with a tax collector than high priest.

Sorry. I'll do the survey.
 
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LovesBrokenDream

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I can really only speak from one side of this. I go to a secular school, and it can be TOUGH. People discount your beliefs a lot. They try to throw other ideas into your face, and show you reasons why God isn't real. The scariest part . . sometimes their reasons actually make sense (especially when you're struggling) and you need to throw yourself into Scripture to remind yourself why they're wrong.

The one advantage that it does give you is knowing how to deal with these types of people. For example, I see a lot of behavior at my school that goes directly against the Word of God -- drugs, alcohol, sex, etc. But, I have a stronger understanding of dealing with people like this. I know when I should say something, and when I shouldn't.

Okay, I'll go take your survey now. :)
 
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Crimeny

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homeschooling until high school, get your kids academically ahead and prepare them socially by letting them join clubs and sports teams, only viable if you work at home or something or if your wife works.

it can be a little cheaper than regular schooling, sometimes more, but fast tracking = less school for kids = more fun times for them and you bond more with your children, school kinda does the opposite of that by almost stealing kids from their parents so they see each other less and less.
 
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LivingforGodsince2003

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I go to a regular school. It may be tough at times, but if you're strong in your faith you can help lead unsaved people to God. Of course, I plan on going to a Christian college in a few years, so I'll have exoerience with both.
 
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The-Prodical-Son

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Secular school by all means. Give the gospel light to people that wouldn't otherwise have it and it's a bit more in the real world (no offense to christian schools but i can bring people up to be a bit too naive)
 
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