Dr. Mohler writes that President Obama’s message on education today “should be welcomed by America’s parents, both Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives.” But he also sounds a more cautious note (referring to the initial inclusion of remarks that students “help the President achieve his goals”):
Children are to be asked to help the President meet his goals the day before the President puts his administration on the line for his controversial health-care reform effort? Conspiracy? No. Horrible timing? Yes. Administration slow to get it? Obviously.
Mohler’s conclusion:
Barack Obama is President of the United States. Christians must be the first to pray for this president and to model respect for the presidency, even when we must disagree with the President’s policies and proposals. Given what this president intends to say tomorrow to America’s students, count me as one who hopes many are listening. If even a few young hearts are encouraged, those moments will be worth all the controversy.
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