In the Trenches Are We Teaching Virtue or Just Talking About It?
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Aug 8, 2025 Explore why Christian students drift from their faith in college, probing into classical schools' accountability. Delve into the disconnect between discussing virtue and actively imitating virtuous figures from history. Experience a personal journey confronting timidity and the thrill of defiance at a bus depot. Reflect on moral bravery in education through literary examples, emphasizing the importance of boldness over gentleness. The discussion urges educators to engage students in meaningful moral and political dialogues, moving beyond mere neutrality.
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Classical Movement Is Often Timid
- Joshua Gibbs argues the classical Christian movement often focuses on reorganizing education rather than civic renewal or cultivating virtue.
- He warns this makes the movement no less timid or accommodating than mainstream Christianity.
Neutral Education Is A Myth
- Joshua Gibbs rejects the idea that a great-books education is neutral about politics or culture.
- He criticizes teachers who boast that students 'have no idea how they vote' as avoiding moral formation.
We Prefer Gentle Virtues Over Boldness
- Joshua Gibbs notes schools praise humility, patience, and openness while condemning firmness, zeal, and boldness.
- He argues this preference shapes students into unobtrusive workers, not heroic leaders.
