Doug Wilson on Public School

This page gathers all posts addressing Doug Wilson’s teachings on public schooling, including his claim that sending Christian children to public school is a sin. Here you’ll find biblical analysis, historical context, and practical evaluation of his arguments.

A Christian Education Is Mandated By Scripture

Doug Wilson Says ‘A Christian Education for Christian Kids Is Mandated by Scripture’

April 9, 2025 (Updated on December 5, 2025 ) | Opinion by Nathan Wells

Doug Wilson claims Christian education is 'mandated by Scripture' and public school is sin. Does the Bible actually teach this? Examine his arguments.

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The fact that many thousands of Christian parents still have their children in the government schools shows how far we are from even beginning what Paul requires of us. — Doug Wilson

When it comes to the question of education, I have argued for years as a pastor that a Christian education for Christian kids is mandated by Scripture (Eph. 6:1–4). — Doug Wilson

That’s where this book comes in. It aims to persuade Christian parents to act wisely in their children’s education by giving them the kind of education the Bible requires: a distinctively Christian education, which their children cannot receive at government schools. — Doug Wilson

...if we trust God with the education of our children appropriately...God in His goodness will summon them all to His throne room, where purity dwells, and the rainbow is emerald green (Rev. 4:3). — Doug Wilson

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