Why should Christians pay?

Question

for sending children to public school to learn humanism religion in the ways of evolution, psychology, self first, self esteem, violence, etc. We are not allowed to express our religious beliefs in school regardless of grade or age, why allow humanism to take over and push out the Lord?

If we are forced to pay for schooling regardless of homeschooling or private school (our taxes pay for it regardless of whether we like it or not)...why don't those who believe in humanism design their own private schools and leave Christian children alone?

Answer 1

I wish it were not so, I had to sacrifice to send my boy to Christian school, while paying taxes to support the public schools. Every time vouchers come up, no one will support the politicians who support them.

Answer 2

As Christians, we can not control, nor should we control the free will of others. Those who come to the light by their own free will are those that will get more out of this change. If you do not like your child learning these things (which are not present at all public schools mind you) then send your child to a private school. One that suits your beliefs, and offers what you think is appropriate. If your question was why should others pay taxes for schools that their children do not attend, that is simple. The government needs funding from citizens to provide education. It is impossible to make some pay and others not. If no one paid taxes for education, then public schools would not exist, and then those same bad qualities would show up in private schools!

Answer 3

Well. First of all----plenty of people 'pay' that do not even HAVE children. It is about valueing education. It seems to me that you want to throw the baby out with the bathwater.....

I am a devout Christian but choose to send my children to secular school because I think that the education they recieve is good and I think they can make a difference. There is nothing wrong with them learning evolution---it is a scientific theory that is generally supported worldwide by scientists---and it is only a theory. Scientific Method and things of that nature are important for children to understand. Psychology? Usually they do not get into that until college. Self-First/Self-Esteem....well based on teen suicide rates, I dont think this is such a bad thing----character building cirriculum has been on the rise....

As far as not being allowed to express our religious beliefs....I guess I must belong to a good school system. If my son chooses to talk about Jesus as his hero or write a poem about Noah and the Ark---as long as it is appropriate for what they are doing, the teachers are perfectly fine with that. Heck, at the memorial day concert they even sang "God Bless America" and "God bless the USA".

Answer 4

Because Religion is counter productive to education. You can not learn new things from an old dusty book that was written by retards that thought the world was flat. Education is grounded in reality, religion is not. Faith is not reality, it's a belief. Education is based off of facts, it's as simple as that. I don't know how more clearer than that. Some people actually do want to get an education, and those who do should not be distracted by those who believe in religious beliefs. Fact is the state of things as they are, reality, actuality; truth. Belief is an opinion, an expectation, a Judgment.

Answer 5

You can't be serious? Can you say your question out loud to yourself without sounding like a complete nutcase? Children go to school to learn a wide range of subjects in order to help them progress in later life. All of these are vitally important to them, in terms of both intellect and life-skills. I know it's difficult for hardcore Christians, but try to think logically for a second... what is your child ever going to accomplish in life without knowledge of the topics which you have just ridiculed? Absolutely nothing, except perhaps being another hypocritical brainwashed bible-basher. Don't destroy a child's chance in life because of your own dated beliefs. And as an after-thought, you mentioned that violence is one of the areas which is, as you describe, humanistic. Open your eyes and see the bigger picture... one of the most significant factors (if not the main factor) which causes the majority of violence in the world today is religion.

Answer 6

We, as tax payers, all pay for things that we may not believe in, support, or just plain don't like. Some folk don't believe in war, some don't support welfare, but as a tax payer you pay for these things. All, I have to believe, is for the greater good. Christians, who do not want to learn about evolution, psychology, idealism, etc. can go to a private school and at tax time write off the tuition.

Answer 7

Pay for them to go to a private Christian school then.
Its much more expensive though.

In public school, children are going to learn about the real world, about other religions, other cultures, other beleifs and other ways of thinking. You can only shelter your kids from the real world for so long.

How are they going to learn to defend their beleifs in the real world if they never know that it exists?You can still be a Christian and go to a Public School. Teaching Children to defend their beleifs and to stand up for what is right is the best thing to do.
Teach them to follow Christ no matter what and keep their home activities Christ centred.

Answer 8

Because we are one society. ONE.

If your church gets burnt down, I as an agnostic would "have" to pay for the investigation, prosecution and incarceration of the criminal who set flame to it. I wouldn't complain, even though I believe at least one person in your church is ACTIVELY trying to seperate my society (hint: I mean you) and using that church as the reason behind breeding that silliness.

I live in a society of differing opinions. That includes opinions I don't agree with. Ones I find stupid. INANE. VAPID. If I don't like it, I can buy a barge and move out to international waters and keep everyone on my barge exactly like me. That would be fun! You should try it!

By the way: I'm assuming you are a "Christian". I put it in quotes because you only use the word. Christ NEVER tried to neglect any child of God on any level. Whether that person WORSHIPPED him or CRUCIFIED him. You aren't a Christian until you learn to love and accept EVERYONE. Next time you SELFISHLY attack those who are different than you, listen for Jesus' voice. Would he have done this?

You are why I am no longer affiliated with "Christian" churches.

Bigot.

Answer 9

Paying your taxes is part of the deal you make to live in this country and enjoy the rights and freedoms inherent thereto. If you want to control what your children can and cannot learn there is always homeschooling, but if you expect your children to prosper and thrive in a secular society, they need to be prepared for it. You can't hide them from the real world forever.

Answer 10

Public schools are funded by the state. Because of the separation of church and state, religion may not be taught in public schools. If you want your children to be taught religion in schools, there are many private schools funded by the parents paying the tuitions.

Answer 11

I would challenge your assertion that "christians pay." Christian churches and the evangelical ministers that push your doctrine pay zero tax dollars on the billions of dollars they bilk from the faithful. Why not ask some of those TV preachers to give up a mansion or two to build and fund a christian church in your area? Better yet, ask minister from a big church to take a job as a headmaster of a faith-based school and to donate the thousands of tax free dollars he/she receives to pay for your children's christian education. After all, Jesus encouraged all disciples to give up all their worldly things and follow him. Seems today's disciples are more interested in silk suits and diamond encrusted cuff links.