Episode 51: Dr. David Barton talks about the Education of America's Christian He

The Education of America's Christian HeritageAmerica has forgotten it's history, it's heritage and it's heroes. America no longer stands on the moral, religious, and constitutional foundation which America was built. In the last half century or more, a progressive education has undermined the founding principles of America through attacks and revisionist history. In order for us to get back to where we once where, we must exert a direct and positive influence in government, education, and the family and homeschooling our children is a good place to start. Our guest today is Dr. David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage. Dr. Barton is a husband and father to three grown children whom they homeschooled.David Barton is the Founder and President of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America's forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious and constitutional heritage.WallBuilders is a name taken from the Old Testament writings of Nehemiah, who led a grassroots movement to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore its strength and honor. In the same way, WallBuilders seeks to energize the grassroots today to become involved in strengthening their communities, states, and nation.David is the author of numerous best-selling books, with the subjects being drawn largely from his massive library of tens of thousands of original writings from the Founding Era. He also addresses well over 400 groups each year.His exhaustive research has rendered him an expert in historical and constitutional issues and he serves as a consultant to state and federal legislators, has participated in several cases at the Supreme Court, was involved in the development of the History/Social Studies standards for states such as Texas and California, and has helped produce history textbooks now used in schools across the nation.A national news organization has described him as "America's historian," and Time Magazine called him "a hero to millions - including some powerful politicians. In fact, Time Magazine named him as one of America's 25 most influential evangelicals.David has received numerous national and international awards, including Who's Who in Education, DAR's Medal of Honor, and the George Washington Honor Medal from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge. His work in media has merited several Angel Awards, Telly Awards, and the Dove Foundation Seal of Approval.David and his wife Cheryl have three grown children, Damaris, Timothy, and Stephen, and they reside in Aledo, TX.Please leave your comments for Dr. Barton in the comments section below. Connect with...Website: WallbuildersRadio: Wallbuilders LiveYoutube: WallbuildersFacebook: David Barton / WallbuildersTwitter: @DavidBartonWBListen to Dr. Barton as he talks about:The Wallbuilders OrganizationHow progressive education has altered the truth about Christian Heritage of America.How public education at all levels is turning its back on Christians today.What homeschooling does for America's Christian HeritageEducation's problem of teaching how terrible America is today.How we can teach our children to think for themselves and research what we are actually seeing today.Dr. Barton's suggestions on how to we can work restore our religious freedoms.Books he mentions: Original Intent: The Courts, the Constitution, & Religion and The Founders BibleThis page contains affiliate links.