A Christian College loses almost 1/3 of its teaching staff, and at root in the controversy is the weight of authority placed on classical humanist thinkers.
Many in the world of Christian education have blindly pursued a "classical" education, as if it were equivalent to a God-centered approach to truth. Here Kevin Swanson produces a critique of classical education and suggests that not only education but society itself ought to be modelled after a biblical system, rather than the classical Greek humanistic model. As evidenced in the history of this country, classical education can be dangerous.
Briefly, we examine Plato's thinking in his "Republic" and the 2500 year influence he has played on education. Have you ever wondered who it was that envisioned such things as abortion, infanticide, public schools, women in combat, statism, equalitarianism in roles, and 36% of children born without fathers?
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“ Of great interest ” Plato's Republic should be required reading for all Christians - there is nothing new under the sun! Almost every liberal idea that is current today can be found in the Republic. Its influence is spectacular, especially considering most of the ideas simply don't work in practice. The other fun thing to do is play "Communist Manifesto bingo" with the list of 10 goals near the end of the CM - when liberals go through their talking points (heavy taxation, the destruction of the family, etc etc etc) check them off on this list.
Kevin Swanson has served as elder and pastor of Reformation Church, OPC since its inception. Kevin was raised on the mission field in Japan in the 1960's and 1970's. Together with his wife Brenda, they are bringing up five children in the nurture and admonition of the Lord....
