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Can Christians still be school teachers?

Not a month seems to go by without a high-profile story in the news about a Christian teacher facing difficulties because of their beliefs. I want to tackle these difficulties directly and explain why, despite the great pressures, my answer to the question whether you can still be a Christian teacher is always an emphatic yes!

An Apologetic for Education

Our great God is worthy of all praise (see Psalm 19:1; Isaiah. 6:3). We long for everyone on earth to know and worship Him, for that is His due. God created human beings in His image to glorify Him and enjoy Him forever. If we are to fulfil that wonderful end, we need to learn of God, His works, and His ways. One generation is to pass on that eternal treasure to the next as David declared: