It's very simple.

What you are taught determines your world view.
Your world view determines what you believe.
Your beliefs determine your character.
Your character determines thought life.
Your thought life determines your actions.
Your actions determine your destiny.

Makes sense doesn't it? It is really not rocket science, but it is science. As we all know, science is knowledge by observation and experimentation. So this begs the question, should we be concerned with what our children are being taught?

Let me give you two scenarios based on the ONLY two world views available: Biblical World View and Un-Biblical World View. Because there are really only two ways about this, you will either believe in the Bible or you will not, there is no half-way or picking and choosing the parts you like.

Scenario 1: A child is taught Creation and Biblical History, and therefore develops a Biblical world view. He then believes that he was created for God and that God exists, the principles learned in scripture teaches him that he is valued, fallen, and redeemable by God, that he has an eternal soul, that he has purpose in life and he must also answer to God. So his character develops into one that reveres God and values the Word of God, and seeks to live a life pleasing to the LORD. He is careful with his thoughts and evaluates them against the tenants of Scripture. His actions are more likely to be just, fair, honest, caring, and selfless according to God's Word. His destiny is one of hope, looking forward towards the day when he may be reunited with the Living God.

Scenario 2: A child is taught Evolution and Humanism, and therefore develops a Humanistic World view. He then believes that he is just a bit of slime on a rock that "evolved" from some sort of cosmic burp and that he has no value, no purpose, no meaning in life, and shares ancestry with a worm. His character develops into one that is self-destructive, devoid of hope, self-centered, and uncaring of other useless beings who have no value. His thoughts are depressed, anguished at the thought of nothing else being out there, crushed and confused because he thinks he has no meaning or value. His actions can be dangerous, violent, and full of rage and emotional pain. His destiny is as random and vague as the evolution he was taught. Against all that he was taught, he will die hoping for mercy from the God he never believed in.

Now are these polar opposites? Absolutely. Are they exaggerated or extreme? Not necessarily. Generally, children raised with a healthy love and respect of God tend to show these characteristics in their lives, of course there are exceptions to the rule. Now look at our culture today. What do you see? More violence, more selfishness, more greed, more adultery, more liars and thieves... Why? Why the dramatic fall morally in the past 40 years or so? Could it be that maybe we are teaching our kids that they are nothing more than animals and have no purpose; that now we are seeing the fruits of that teaching?

Get Educated friends. What are your kids being taught?