Therefore take heed to yourselves, and to all the flock in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to feed the church of God which He has purchased with His own blood. For I know this, that after my departure grievous wolves shall enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also men shall arise from your own selves, speaking perverse things in order to draw disciples away after them. Therefore watch and remember that for the time of three years I did not cease to warn everyone night and day with tears. (Acts 20:28-31)
There is a serious concern that our education system is lob sided in promoting religious faiths. One clear example is the widespread reference of Islam over other faiths in our school history textbooks. This can be construed as a form of indoctrination and imposition of one’s belief onto another. It appears to influence the young minds of various faiths to follow the prophet of one particular religion. It details the study of the prophet’s life and is repeatedly praised throughout the chapters. Students are repeatedly exhorted throughout the book to emulate him as a role model in life. This has created unhappiness and mistrust between religious organizations and the Islamic faith.
Prayer Points:
- Our school history books to be reviewed and corrected for its lob sided emphasis
- Education curriculum to be more academic than religious
- All faiths to be given equal coverage to promote understanding and accurate reflection of our pluralistic society
- Religious clubs of other faiths to be allowed in schools.
- Christian parents to be vigilant and watchful over the teachers, curriculum and activities carried out to influence our young minds with one religious slant
- Christian parents to vigilant and alert that their children are not misled to attend Islamic Religious classes.
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