Dear Parents/Guardians,
Teaching children multiculturalism and pluralism has important social consequences and helps foster compassion and understanding of their fellow person. Although teaching the secular point of view has traditionally been neglected when teaching about society/faith traditions, such study can be very enriching and foster creative and critical thinking in students.
I encourage you to explore our site, especially the kids page. Our interest is in creating kid questioners. It’s hard to think of a more noble task, regardless of your worldview.
Kind Regards,
Darth Harley,
Bark Lord of the Sith
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Where did Everything Come From?: A Short Philosophy Novel for Kids
Join young Billy and Beatrice, squabbling siblings, as they visit imaginary neighborhoods in different time periods, and even blast off into outer space! Engaging with oddball characters like Mr. Whom (a balloon), Mr. Sour Hour (a vulture) and Mr. Darwinkle (a bearded moose), they come to grips with Big Questions, like the nature of God,…
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Take A Screen Break
Did you know that some of the biggest problems eye doctors see in children is blurry vision and brightness of vision, which is directly relate to video screen use. Eyeglasses help when you are reading, and sunglasses are a must when going outside, especially in bright situations like the sun glaring of the snow. Give…
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The Bible in Schools in Oklahoma
Oklahoma’s education leader Ryan Walters recently declared that every teacher had to use the Bible in class. The leader of one of the largest districts now says his staff won’t comply: “We are not going to require our teachers to teach from the Bible.” Hemant Mehta notes with the new school year beginning in a…
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AHA Statement on Oklahoma Mandate for Religious Content in Public Schools
For teachers and Parents/Guardians: A Statement Endorsed by the AAR Board of Directors July 9, 2024 The AAR has endorsed the American Historical Association’s statement issued on July 9, 2024, on the Oklahoma Mandate for Religious Content in Public Schools. SEE HERE
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Philosophy for Kids Event!
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Making Healthier Eating Choices
Did you know Darth Harley isn’t just wise about the world, but also himself. For example, he makes healthier choices when eating, such as when he’s eating cookies. Check out some of these healthier choice cookies for snack time: HERE. The author of that blog says you can eat healthier cookies everyday but would Darth…
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LGBTQ+ Rights
How can we solve the problem of saying LGBTQ+ individuals should be celebrated and given full rights as persons, but still tackle issues like the question of Trans athletes competing in female sports or using female bathrooms?
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Vouchers—taxpayer dollars being used to support private (usually religious) schools.
See the article HERE
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The First Secular Web Kids Book Is Coming Soon!
This won’t be the actual cover art, but what ideas come up when you ask yourself “Where Did Everything Come From?” God? Nature? Billy and Bee will find out soon!
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Religious Studies During School Hours
Prayer, Bible lessons and a big red bus: How an Ohio group is bringing God to public schoolLifeWise Academy is on a mission to reach school children with the gospel. Opponents say the weekly Bible studies blur the line between church and state. See article HERE