from the site : Blessed Cause Hidden Agendas of Comparative Religion* "Among its board members is a leading Wiccan witch who authored a popular book advocating contemporary Paganism." "Comparative Religions" Currently an approach is advocated by groups and individuals who are committed to having school districts only implement a Bible course in the context of world religions, subjecting it to inter-faith criticism, judging it by group consensus, and molding it to fit politically correct standards. Their course promotes faiths such as Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Taoism, in this comparative religions context. While this course is also legal, it teaches comparable religions rather than a true Bible curriculum.
WHO IS BEHIND THIS MOVEMENT? Some of the most ardent supporters of this type of curriculum are groups and individuals with controversial pasts and questionable motives. Among the most troubling are: The Freedom Forum (First Amendment Center): The Freedom Forum curriculum (The Bible Literacy Project in Coordination with the Council on Spiritual and Ethical Education) is headed by the former director of the radical Americans United for the Separation of Church and State Research Foundation and a board member of "The Pluralism Project", the Freedom Forum and its leaders oppose such traditions as the posting of the Ten Commandments in public buildings and consistently support controversial liberal causes. The Pluralism Project This group is dedicated to the rejection of absolute truths, the advancement of a "new world order" and the blending of all religions into one. Among its board members is a leading Wiccan witch who authored a popular book advocating contemporary Paganism. See: _www.pluralism.org/about/advisors.php_ (http://www.pluralism.org/about/advisors.php) People for the American Way (PFAW). This group is closely allied with and even more radical than the ACLU. PFAW openly advocates for such radical liberal causes as homosexual rights and the desecration of the American flag. PFAW strongly supports the curriculum of the Freedom Forum (aka The Bible Literacy Project). See: _www.pfaw.org_ (http://www.pfaw.org/) There is hope! The _National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools_ (http://www.bibleinschools.net/) (NCBCPS) is returning the Bible to its rightful place in America's schools and affirming its unparalleled impact upon our history & literature! (_click here_ (http://www.bibleinschools.net/) ) The U.S. Supreme Court confirms that such instruction is appropriate and has declared, "It certainly may be said that the Bible is worthy of study for it literary and historic qualities. Nothing we have said...indicates that such study of the Bible or of religion, when presented objectively as part of a secular program of education, may not be effected consistently with the first Amendment." See Abington Sch. Dist. v. Schempp, 374 U.S. 203 (1963); Epperson v. Arkansas, 393 U.W. 97 (1968); Stone v. Graham, 449 U.W. 39 (1980) Posted with permission from: _www.bibleinschools.net_ (http://www.bibleinschools.net/) an excellent resource for our schools! by Jen Shroder: I have discovered that the Freedom Forum First Amendment Center is very connected with the Council of Islamic Education in that both websites refer to each others with positive commendations. Additionally, Freedom Forum has teamed up with the Council of Islamic Education to write "Teaching about Religion in National and State Social Studies Standards." For a closer look _click here_ (http://www.blessedcause.org/CIEandFF.htm) . I am also brokenhearted to write that the following groups remain listed on the "Board of Reference" for CEAI, the organization who successfully defended the Islam proselytizing textbook "Across the Centuries" and later _admitted they never even reviewed it_ (http://www.blessedcause.org/PressRelease/CEAI%20Selling%20Out%20Jesus.htm) . These groups, by remaining endorsement to CEAI, are all involved in endorsing comparative religion, forcing appreciation and participation of our children with other gods. God is a jealous God. These groups are knowingly in betrayal of Christ, they have been notified repeatedly. Some of these names I have grown to love as beloved leaders of the faith. It makes me physically ill to think prestige or corporate finances could matter more to them than Jesus Christ and what God said. This betrayal seriously wounds me, I can't imagine how God feels, God has always so deeply loved our children. His wrath must be intense, for it would be better for these who offend our little ones if a millstone was wrapped around their neck and thrown into the sea. Please pray for them that they repent. For an in-depth analysis of groups like Freedom Forum, Charles Haynes, etc., _click here_ (http://www.blessedcause.org/Indoctrination/oneworldchildren.htm) _Judas Organizations_ (http://www.blessedcause.org/proof/Judas%20Organizations.htm) : Council for Christian Colleges and Universities Christian Legal Society Mission America Wheaton College World Vision Multnomah Bible College Biola University Church on the Way Taylor University Mrs. Beverly LaHaye Concerned Women for America Simpson College World Opportunities Renewal Ministries John M. Perkins Foundation Boston University Texas A & M University Chuck Johnson, Editorial Director Focus on the Family Periodicals *To avoid confusion, this title has been changed -- -- Centroids: The Center of the Radical Centrist Community <[email protected]> Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/RadicalCentrism Radical Centrism website and blog: http://RadicalCentrism.org --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Centroids: The Center of the Radical Centrist Community" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
