In this second episode of our series on the Western public school system and its impact on the church, we delve into John Dewey's influence on American education and his alignment with socialist philosophies.

Known as the “Father of American Education,” Dewey, who lived from 1859 to 1952, saw schools not just as places for learning but as tools for shaping society. His 1928 visit to Soviet Russia left a profound impression on him; he admired the Soviet educational system’s focus on social reform and collective values.

Upon his return, Dewey incorporated aspects of this model into the American school system, advocating for a shift from individual knowledge to societal conditioning. In this episode, we explore how Dewey’s progressive education ideas introduced socialist principles into U.S. schools and how this change affected the role of education in shaping citizens. We also discuss the ways Dewey's philosophy impacted the American church by prioritizing secular humanism over Christian values in schools.

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