Much of what William Willimon says is excellent [“I Was Wrong About Christian Schools,” Feb. 8], and it is encouraging to see Christian initiatives in delivering excellent educational services. However, he ignores some signficant factors in reporting the differences between public and Christian schools in terms of both costs and results.
Private schools in general are short on delivering educational services to the physically, emotionally, and academically disabled. Public schools are mandated by law to provide all such special services. These are expensive, and their costs are a part of the public-school bill.
Private schools also may choose their clientele. Students with behavioral problems or who do not measure up to academic standards are either not admitted or returned to public schools. Their academic records become part of the public school’s performance reports against which private schools, operating without such handicaps, measure themselves.
Christian schools can be a great asset, but when comparisons are made, they should be done fairly.
Arthur L. Moser
Peoria, Ill.
The church at worship
The point of the [Speaking Out] article [“Let’s Stop Childless Abuse” Feb. 8] is well made. Why does the church pander to every commercial and civic holiday? I once attended an unfamiliar church on Pentecost, hoping for the best. Pentecost was never mentioned; it was Children’s Day, complete with balloons and all the hilarity of a penny social.
This is the church at worship?
G. Oosterman
Greeley, Pa.
Open Bible’s investments
[Re: “Open Bible Churches Lose Funds in Alleged Scam,” News, Feb. 8], let me set the record straight.
First, the Department of International Ministries has not and will not lose any money as regards ...
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