Tuesday means rambling:
- As the school year draws to a close, the season brings year end concerts.
- Over the course of five days about a week ago I witnessed two such concerts.
- Both programs featured religious music.
- The “religious” category didn’t mean exclusively Christian.
- The point: A variety of religious views and expression presented as part of public school education.
- My take: Exactly the way it should be.
- A well rounded education should include broad understanding and exposure. I applaud the directors for their inclusion of music reflecting worldviews.
- To my knowledge, our daughter’s seventh grade curriculum included a summary of many different “major” worldviews.
- Our culture at large should take such a view. Facebook fights accusations of limiting exposure to the conservative. Academia fights accusations of squelching conservative (and at times specifically Evangelical Christian) viewpoints.
- Of course I understand the “Christian” worldview as correct. In that sense, truth needs no defense.
- Compare it to others, see others’ expressions.
- Critical thinking involves analyzing evidence, facts, and drawing conclusions. Other areas of academic study demand critical thinking. Why shouldn’t matters of faith?
- Music presents a non-threatening way for this exposure. By its nature, art is not objective and many enjoy different varieties.
- Just as music can open a window to the soul, so should other academic pursuit.