In previous posts, we explored the far-reaching consequences of The Equality Act and the dangerous implications of so-called “Transgender Rights.” Today, we focus on an equally pressing issue: the rise of LGBTQIA+ inclusive curricula in our schools. While advocates often present these programs as efforts to promote tolerance and inclusion, they easily cross the line into ideological indoctrination. And we’ll see that the LGBTQIA+ curricula not only undermine parental rights but also poses a significant threat to the moral and psychological development of our children.

The Shift in Educational Priorities

Historically, education in America has focused on foundational subjects like reading, writing, and arithmetic, while instilling a sense of civic responsibility. However, there has been a significant shift toward promoting progressive social agendas within the classroom in recent years. LGBTQ+ inclusive curricula have become a key component of this shift. These lessons, often introduced at a very young age, aim to normalize a wide range of sexual identities and practices under the guise of inclusion.

Are schools still prioritizing core educational goals? Are they teaching children essential life skills or focusing more on advancing a specific ideology? By inserting these controversial topics into classrooms, educators are straying from their primary mission and instead becoming agents of progressivism. The emphasis on LGBTQIA+ inclusivity comes at the expense of academic rigor, leading to concerns that schools are becoming more concerned with ideology than education.

Impact on Parental Rights

One of the most troubling aspects of LGBTQIA+ inclusive curricula is the lack of transparency and parental involvement. Schools often implement these lessons without seeking parental consent and informing parents about the content. This leaves many parents feeling powerless to protect their children.

For instance, there have been numerous reports of schools introducing topics related to gender identity and sexual orientation without notifying parents. In some cases, schools have even adopted policies that allow children to transition socially—changing their names, pronouns, and appearance—without informing their parents. This usurps the role of parents as the primary educators and guardians of their children, undermining their authority and rights. Parents have a right to know what subjects their children are being taught and to decide whether their children should be taught them.

Theological Reasoning

From a biblical perspective, the role of parents in their children’s education is clear. Deuteronomy 6:6-7 instructs parents to teach God’s commandments diligently to their children: “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, when you walk by the way, when you lie down, and when you rise.” Parents have a responsibility to guide their children’s moral and spiritual development. By introducing LGBTQIA+ inclusive curricula without parental consent, schools are undermining this biblical mandate and usurping the role that God has given to parents.

Furthermore, the teachings of Scripture make it clear that indoctrinating children with ideas that contradict biblical truth is a serious offense. Matthew 18:6 warns, “If anyone causes one of these little ones—those who believe in me—to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea.” This is a sobering reminder of our responsibility to protect children from teachings that lead them away from God’s truth. The Church has historically stood as a protector of the innocent, guarding children from harmful ideologies. Today, Christians are called to continue this holy practice by resisting the indoctrination of our youth with principles that conflict with God’s.

The Social Consequences

The introduction of LGBTQ+ curricula in schools has far-reaching consequences for society. First, it contributes to confusion and identity crises among children. When schools teach children that gender is fluid and that they can choose their gender identity, it will lead to deep confusion during a time when children are already trying to understand themselves and the world around them.

Moreover, these lessons will create social conflict within schools. Children who hold traditional beliefs about gender and sexuality will soon find themselves ostracized or even bullied for their views, further exacerbating tensions in an already challenging school environment.

Another significant concern is the mental health of children. Studies have shown that introducing children to complex and controversial topics related to gender and sexuality at a young age can lead to increased anxiety and depression. Children may feel pressured to adopt LGBTQIA+ identities, even if they don’t align with them, simply because their educators present them as normal and acceptable.

Finally, LGBTQIA+ curricula is contributing to the erosion of objective truth. In a world where truth is increasingly subjective and based on personal feelings rather than facts, schools that promote gender fluidity are teaching children that reality can be whatever they want it to be. This undermines the very foundation of education, which is supposed to be based on the pursuit of knowledge and truth. When we teach children that their personal experiences and feelings override objective facts, we set them up for a future of confusion and instability.

A Call to Action

Now, more than ever, it is crucial for parents to get involved in their children’s education. Parents and caretakers must be made aware of what is being taught in the classroom and advocate for transparency. Ask questions, attend school board meetings, and insist on being informed about what your child is learning. If you find that your school is pushing this or any other agenda that conflicts with your values, speak out!

Christian communities must also stand together to oppose these harmful curricula. Churches can play a vital role in educating parents about their rights and offering support to families who feel overwhelmed by the changes in the educational system. Together, we must push back against the indoctrination of our children and protect their innocence.

As parents, caretakers, educators, and Christians, we must recognize the dangers of this agenda and take action to ensure that our children receive an education that is rooted in truth, not ideology. In the next part of this series, we will continue to explore the broader implications of the Harris-Walz agenda and what it means for the future of our society.