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[quote][i]Originally posted by hrothgleas[/i]
There's a tension here that I think all Christians need to be aware of.  We're called to be 'in the world, but not of it.'  I'm concerned that we may tend to withdraw from this godless world to the point where we might as well be Amish.

My cousin Joseph sent me a book called 'Excused Absence' about this topic.  I disagree with the author vigorously on a number of points.  For example, he says that Christians shouldn't even teach in public schools.  I think he overstates the case - I've taught in public schools for 20 years.  I never held back from sharing my beliefs, and held Bible studies & FCA meetings throughout that time.  I also got to talk to a number of Moslem students as I studied Arabic - got to present the Gospel to several, and to clear up a number of misconceptions about the Bible.  Christian kids in my classrooms were salt & light, and I don't think my teaching of Chemistry, AP Chemistry, and Astronomy slowed their spiritual growth any.

Hey, Joe - watch the language.  If public schools are like brothels, does that make me a prostitute or a pimp?

Do you have friends who aren't Christians?  Do your kids?

I know I'm lacking in perspective - no kids.  Joseph worked as a sub in public schools, and has a terrific wife & family. [/quote]