When Parents Put Politics Ahead of Faith

After giving a presentation on living a Catholic identity to my church group recently, a grade school teacher from a Catholic school approached me to talk. Noting how she struggles to get the kids engaged in learning about their faith, she declared that they simply aren't interested in the subject -- they are more eager to debate the merits and failings of Joe Biden and Donald Trump. I was surprised and perturbed that politics is still top-of-mind even in private, religiously-affiliated schools. Shrugging sadly the teacher continued, "I mean, if that's what their parents are into and talking about at home... "