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Educators nowadays are understandably terrified of litigation, and often choose to leave out controversial subjects to avoid, well, controversy. But our schools disserve our children when they fail to teach about the role of religion, whether in history or in contemporary culture. When they cover the subject but get their facts wrong, the damage is even worse.

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Recent Christianity Today columns by Stephen L. Carter include:

Uncle Sam Is Not Your DadThe separation of church and state protects families too. (March 22, 2002)

A Quiet CompromiseWhy a moment of silence is better than school prayer. (Feb. 25, 2002)

Leaving 'Normal' BehindLife before September 11 seemed more secure, but do we really want it back? (Dec. 4, 2001)

Rudeness Has a First NameInstant informality actually sabotages true friendship. (Nov. 2, 2001)

Why Rules RuleDebates on the Ten Commandments expose our culture's ultimate rift. (Sept. 6, 2001)

We Interrupt This ChildhoodParents who raise their children to do right face a barrage of resistance. (July 11, 2001)

And the Word Turned SecularChristians should count the cost of the state's affirmation. (May 29, 2001)

Vouching for ParentsVouchers are not an attack on public schools but a vote of trust in families. (Apr. 2, 2001)

The Courage to LoseIn elections, and in life, there is something more important than winning. (Feb. 6, 2001)

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July 8 2002, Vol. 46, No. 8