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In the January 2010 edition of Focus on the Family’s Citizen, there is a portion of the magazine dedicated to the “Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience.” This declaration is the work of Chuck Colson and others, including Focus on the Family, to formally declare what Christ followers believe about the hot-button issues of the day – the sanctity of life, abortion, euthanasia, religious freedom, and marriage. It is essentially drawing the proverbial “line in the sand” on these issues.

As I read this declaration that calls to task the actions of our government, I could not help remember that the actions of the government are “down stream” from the actions of the culture and society. The government only reacts to the activities of the culture and society at large. In some cases those activities are connived by those in power to attain the desired ends. Needless to say, the government that is over us is a reflection of what is happening at the grassroots level. So, if we truly desire a change in our government, it needs to begin with you and me and how we conduct ourselves.

The philosophy and mission of Valley Christian School completely espouses the positions and mandates of the Manhattan Declaration. Valley Christian School believes in the sanctity of life – the life of the unborn and the life of those individuals that are not “perfect” at whatever age. Valley Christian School believes in religious freedom. Our shear existence is testimony to that. Valley Christian School believes that God ordained marriage is between one man and one woman.

With these foundational premises, Valley Christian School seeks to educate our students and model for our community these Godly values. It is through the clear and thorough Godly education put forth at Valley Christian School that these premises are instilled and solidified in the hearts and minds of the students. As these student graduate and move out into their respective communities, the efforts put forth at Valley Christian School begin to multiply and have greater impact on the culture and the society at large.

I would encourage you to read the entire Manhattan Declaration. Go to manhattandeclaration.org to read and to add your signature to the declaration.

Ron Brace