Blustery, tempestuous, firestorm. These words describe the debate swirling around the future of the Department of Education (DOE). Would only a rebellious, torch-bearing radical advocate for abolishing this department? Can a Christian, who aspires to good citizenship, advocate for this seemingly drastic action? Christians should support the elimination of the DOE based on the biblical principle of submission to governing authority.
The federal government of the United States includes 15 cabinet-level departments. The influence of these departments is clear from their very names: The Department of Defense, Department of Justice, Department of State, and Department of Education. Each department deals with important issues but are they all constitutional, necessary, and beneficial? J. Gresham Machen’s 100-year-old writings help Christians pursue proper citizenship related to education policy.
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