I'm so thankful for the active obedience of Christ. No hope without it.
John Gresham MachenRead
Place the lives of children in their formative years, despite the convictions of their parents, under the intimate control of experts appointed by the state, force them to attend schools where the higher aspirations of humanity are crushed out, and where the mind is filled with the materialism of the day, and it is difficult to see how even the remnants of liberty can subsist.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote warns against state-controlled education that undermines children's potential and freedom.
John Gresham Machen's quote critiques the influence of state-appointed experts on children's education, emphasizing the dangers of a system that prioritizes materialism over higher aspirations. He argues that this control stifles individual liberty and undermines the potential for true growth and development in young minds during their formative years, suggesting that such an approach can lead to a society lacking in freedom and creativity.
Themes
EducationLibertyChildrenState ControlMaterialism
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a debate about the role of government in education.
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