The Dark Side in the World of Academia
In “The Dark Side in the World of Academia,” Episode, #146, Meredith Curtis reveals the challenges that await our child when they go away to college, especially if that university is secular. She talks about worldview, rejection of Christinaity, cancel culture, temptation, lowering of academic standards, and the money factor. If God has called you or your teens to go to college, there are ways to prepare so that you do not fall prey to the darkness, but instead shine your light brightly.

 

 

 

 
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Show Notes
There are several challenges of college life that we don't hear much about.
Academia’s Worldview
Combination of Marxism and Post-Modernism.

Neither philosophy can co-exist with biblical Christianity so there is a strong attempt to stomp out religious faith.
Worldview Resources
Understanding the Times by David Noebel

I had my teens read it before college and even created a study guide to go with it: Worldview 101: Understand the Times.
Apologetics to Face the Darkness
Study apologetics if you are sending your kids to college.

Have them study apologetics, too.
Apologetic Resources
Here are my favorite apologetics resources

* More Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell
* Cold Case Christianity by J. Warner Wallace
* Evidence That Demands a Verdict by Josh McDowell
* Demolishing Strongholds Dvd series from Answers in Genesis

Cancel Culture
While the world of academia, Hollywood, and technology define “justice” and “progress,” anyone who disagrees can be “cancelled.” That could mean fired, unfriended, beaten up, cyber bullying, or suspended. Healthy debate is out; adhering to status quo is in.

Christians can stand firm within a counter-culture if they keep their eyes on Jesus through prayer and Bible study while standing with others who are firm in the faith. If you are going away to college, find a nearby local church and plug in. Find fellow Christians on campus and pray for one another. Stay in the Word of God.
Temptation
Students Face:

* Sexual Immorality
* Drunkedness
* Drugs
* Smoking
* Filty Language
* Depression

Stand firm in your identity in Christ.

Scripture Memorization
Identity in Christ Resources
It is so important to understand who you are in Christ and the basics of Christianity to be confidence in an ever-increasing hostile world. Here are some resources for high school teens that cause them to go deeper in their faith.

The Search for Significance by Robert S. McGee

God’s Girls 101: Grow in Christ by Meredith Curtis (1-credit high school course)

Real Men 101: Godly Manhood by Meredith Curtis (1-credit high school course)
Lowering of Academic Standards
As college focuses on imparting a philosophy rather than educating, the level of education suffers.

Critical Race Theory

Handling of Literature

Rejecting Constitution

Rewriting History
The Money Factor
Debt.