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Commemorating the 40th anniversary of Dr. King's death

Posted on: Thursday, April 3rd, 2008 by RWNetwork Administrator

On the 40th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's death, it's important to stop and realizewhat must be doneto make our country more and more what Dr. King would approve of. Better yet, we should realize what Jesus Christ, Dr. King's Lord and Savior, would approve of. Are we the nation that has come together and completely healed? Not altogether. America hasdefinitely improved, and we continue to stride for a better society; we continue to strive against the odds.

At this time,Americaand the world pauses to honor a man who fought and died for many of the freedoms America enjoys today.Yes it is good that persons of colorare nowable to run for the office of the president. We've come far. But there are problems the US has to address. Not as a certain group of people, but together, as one...a family.There are educational problems to address, problems with drug use, sexual promiscuity, the breakdown of the family, etc. All of those factors certainlyplay a strong role in how healthy a nation becomes in the future. We have to stop and ask ourselves, "Is this what Dr. King envisioned...

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If you think you are neutral, think again...

Posted on: Thursday, October 2nd, 2003 by Marianne Clyde

I find it incredulous that the more suffering I see around the world, the less the world seems to notice. We go to Disneyland and sing It's a small world after all� and go on the rides and experience� the rest of the world and go home to our comfortable home and our familiar problems and issues. Somehow, even the most caring of us remain isolated and uninformed about what everyday people, just like you and me, are enduring the world over. In Cambodia recently, I looked into the eyes of teen age girls who had been used as sex slaves or prostitutes. Too embarrassed to tell their stories, they sat by while I listened with grief to some of those who have worked with them tell of the pain and humiliation and hopelessness. They are rescued and trained in skills like sewing or cooking or hairdressing. They are taught the basics of human dignity and worth. They are loved and treasured. They leave the safety of the rescue centers with hope and promise, only to return to a life of prostitution and slavery. The question screams, WHY???� How could they not succeed? How could they return to that humiliating lifestyle? The answers are not easy and the work is long and hard....

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Homeschoolers in the trenches

Posted on: Wednesday, June 18th, 2003by RWNetwork Administrator

Given the poor academic track record of public education in many areas of this country, you would think the government and education establishment would be a little less arrogant about superimposing their will on homeschooling families who prefer to opt out of their system. But you would be wrong. ' The establishment's assault against the homeschooling movement continues. In Waltham, Mass., local authorities are so adamant about imposing their mandatory standardized testing that they sent social workers and policemen to the home of George and Kim Bryant at 7:45 a.m. last Thursday demanding their two teenagers take the tests. ' According to Worldnetdaily.com, the Department of Social Services (DSS) actually threatened to take the Bryant's children away from them over this issue -- if other issues were involved, the article didn't say so. But the Bryants refused to let their children go, believing they have a right to determine their children's educational choices. ' The Waltham Public School's homeschooling policy mandates that parents develop a grading system and file educational plans for homeschooled children, but the Bryants have steadfastly resisted the government controls. ' It's...

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Education: Homeschooling vs. Public Schools

Posted by Amy Nyhuis

I come from a very unique background, in that I attended a public school and went on to college at a private school. I was fortunate and I truly enjoyed my time at my Public School. I grew up in a Christian family, which had grounded me with beliefs and morals, so when tough decisions came, I was not afraid to stand up for what I believed in, both in social settings and in the classroom. I remember at a young age my parents asking me what I learned in school, and if there was anything they disagreed with they let me know. We talked through things and it was easy for me to see things for what they were. By the time I was in high school, I encountered liberal teachers who were presenting fallacies as facts, yet I was able to speak out in group discussions and offer an alternative view point that most of my classmates never would have thought of on their own.I think public schools offer a variety of accelerated learning opportunities and if you're aware of them, you can truly get the most out of your education. Since I was the oldest and the first to go through the school system, I was able to advise my younger sister as to what classes to get involved in, in order to make the most of...

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