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======Vision for Education 1 - Education for all!...======


Thursday, Mar 11, 2010. What vision for education do we have? Have
you ever thought about what you would like education to be like? Do
you have an image or vision for education?

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**Why should ordinary people learn how to read?**

If we look back into history, there were different ideas about
education. In ancient times, many things have been decided by the
sword. Instead of arguments, violence has been used to decide things. 
To use the sword you do not need sophisticated education - 
perhaps you need particular training, but thats all. 
In medieval ages, it was clear to educated people, that only a 
minority needs education. The church used images and sculptures,
to mediate their message. Why should ordinary people learn how
to read?  

Still later, at the beginning of the 20th century, many people did
not think that women needed a professional education. Many schools
and in particular the universities were populated by the male part
of the population. But that changed. Today the majority of 
students are female. Women are doing better in higher education.
We needed a long time to learn that God had created mankind
as men AND women, which have the same capabilities and 
potentials in terms of intellect and emotions!

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**Higher education for all?**

Around 50 years ago, only a small minority of people went
to colleges and universities. That changed in the decades which
are just behind us. Today, more than 40% of an age group 
attend university in the UK. It is less in some other states,
but rapidly changing everywhere. 
The new idea is that some kind of 
higher education, of university education, is good for every
member of our society. Everyone should at least get some
introduction into the scientific foundations of our civilization. 

There are many general arguments for a deep and broad
education for every human on this planet. 
And there are some sincere Christian arguments for
education. A key starting point is the insight that God 
values and loves every human. He wants to nurture us and
let us learn and grow. God talks to us - and he provides 
his word in written form. To be able to read and understand
the New Testament, the story of Jesus, yourself, you need
to be able to read. Today you also need to understand the
various arguments which have been introduced into the
discussion about faith. Education is an important part
of faith today, even though no education at all is needed
to be loved by God and to be saved by him. Let God 
educate you!
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