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Stupid in America

Friday, January 13th, 2006 : By Eric Farr

This is not exactly a an apologetics issue, but it sure is relevant for many of us around Grace Fellowship…

American students fizzle in international comparisons, placing 18th in reading, 22nd in science and 28th in math — behind countries like Poland, Australia and Korea. But why? Are American kids less intelligent? John Stossel looks at the ways the U.S. public education system cheats students out of a quality education in “Stupid in America: How We Cheat Our Kids,” airing this Friday at 10 p.m.

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That’s the question Stossel examines in his special report: What is it that’s going wrong in public schools?

There are many factors that contribute to failure in school. A major factor, Stossel finds, is

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Religion in America

Friday, December 30th, 2005 : By Eric Farr

Fox News is rebroadcasting Religion in America: Church and State on Sunday afternoon. It may be worth setting the DVR to catch this one.

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Beyond Frosty and Rudolf

Monday, December 5th, 2005 : By Eric Farr

Who doesn’t love Frosty, Rudolf and like this time of year? But if you are looking for engaging seasonal TV for your kids this year that brings sets in their minds the true story of Christmas, then I heartily recommend The Prince of Peace.

We stumbled onto this obscure gem last year. This animated presentation of the Christmas story is surprisingly accurate and well-done enough that the kids stay riveted.

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The Resurrection: Searching for Answers

Friday, May 20th, 2005 : By Eric Farr

It’s always interesting to see how the world deals with the evidence for and implications of the resurrection of Jesus. We’ll have an opportunity for another glimpse tonight on ABC. This one should be interesting because, as I read the article, there will be input from Christian apologists such as William Lane Craig, Lee Strobel, and Paul Maier. Dr. Maier is a first rate historian and effective ambassador for Christ.

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