In this column you will see short pieces from myself or other teachers, a few articles, and I hope a number of writings from local pastors. Sometimes I give updates on current school issues. Since there are a few news items, I will refrain from a longer reflection this week.

When you think of America today, do you think of a society, culture, and way of life that is predominantly Christian? Do you think the Christian church in the U.S. is a great civilizing power? Who or what is most influential right now in shaping our society, culture, and way of life?

The following piece was posted by Martin Cothran, the Director of the Classical Latin School Association and the editor of Memoria Press’s Classical Teacher magazine.

The following is from the Veritas Academy Blog. Veritas is a Classical Christian School in Pennsylvania. This column introduces a podcast series that should be helpful to Geneva parents. I encourage you to read the remarks, and then listen to the podcast.

Geneva Academy has always celebrated Reformation Day, even in the early days when we had just a few families. It was not to find a Christian alternative to Halloween.

October 11th was celebrated at Umpqua Community College yesterday, but not for Christopher Columbus. No, it was “National Coming Out Day,” and our local college had tables set out for people to pick up rainbow cupcakes and stickers. UCC’s Queer Student Alliance had a poster out called, “The Genderbread Person.”

Please enjoy this article from R. Albert Mohler Jr.; Albert Mohler is president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Boyce College and editor of WORLD Opinions.