Tiffany Benson, Founder of Restore Parental Rights in Education, writes in AZ FREE NEWS about how secular humanism has replaced Christianity in public schools following Supreme Court decisions in the 1960s. She points out that while prayer and Bible reading were banned, another belief system is now being taught to students under the guise of secular education.
Benson writes:
“Many Americans believe the Supreme Court rulings on Engel v. Vitale (1962) and Abington School District v. Schempp (1963)—landmark cases banning prayer and Bible reading from public schools—effectively removed all forms of religious activity during educational hours… Truly, the progressive left succeeded in its efforts to (morally) overthrow the United States.”
These court decisions from the 1960s continue to impact education today. While Christian prayer was removed from schools, Benson points out that in 1961, the Supreme Court recognized secular humanism as a religion protected by the First Amendment, yet this worldview is freely promoted in public education.
Regarding curriculum content, Benson states:
“If your child’s K-12 school requires a class or an assignment in the following subject areas, they’ve likely been indoctrinated with secular humanist dogma:
- Evolutionary Theory—secular Creation Story
- Social Studies—secular civil code (falsely teaches America is a democracy instead of a Constitutional Republic founded on Judeo-Christian principles)
- Ethnic Studies—secular race relations (includes Critical Race Theory)
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion—secular ethics
- LGBTQ—secular human sexuality
- Social Emotional Learning—secular moral code (falsely teaches restorative justice)”
This observation highlights the importance of educational freedom and parental choice. Arizona’s Empowerment Scholarship Account program provides families with options to select education that aligns with their values and beliefs rather than being limited to public schools where curriculum may conflict with their faith.
Benson concludes:
“According to Proverbs 22:6, God holds parents primarily responsible for educating their children. If we don’t want them indoctrinated with a secular humanistic worldview… then it’s time to abandon public education. This is one sure way to conserve family values, strengthen our nation’s moral foundation, and secure the freedom of future generations.”
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