The Great College Debate 9/10/10
College…A word that signals the beginning of individuality and autonomy for young adults. However, this same word has a polar opposite meaning for the Christian parent: secularization and humanistic brainwashing. Unfortunately, the answer to this problem is not as simple as attending a 'Christian' college, as many of these are no longer based on a strong Biblical foundation. They have “drunk the Kool-Aid” of humanism and are often no better than the secular colleges.
The false idea that parents can protect youth from secularization by not allowing them to go to college is a false hope. It's not just the colleges; the whole world is wallowing in the mire of humanism. Furthermore, Christ has not called us to live like hermits in our own little Christian utopias, rather we are called to reach the lost. We have a duty to be on the front lines where the action is. We are not to become like the world, but to be a shining light for Christ.
So then, as Christians how do we equip ourselves to stand? I would say that one of the most instrumental things that a young adult can do to prepare him/herself for college is to really examine what they believe and ask themselves, "Why do I believe this?" Because when your boots hit the ground, believing something just because your parents do is not going to cut the mustard. First Peter 3:15 says: "But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear."
For God and Country,
Sara
Conservative College Student of America
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