Jeb Bush wants Christian program in schools

If you thought George W. Bush catered to the evangelicals to get ahead politically, you ain't seen nothing yet. Brother Jeb will outdo him every time.

Fresh from trying to make political points with his base by going after Michael Schiavo -- and failing -- Uncle Jeb moved right on.

Dara Kam of the Palm Beach Post reports:

TALLAHASSEE — Just before Father's Day, Gov. Jeb Bush announced that he wanted every public school in Florida to host a Christian-based program designed to increase fathers' participation in their children's lives.

The program, All Pro Dad, combines a biblical foundation with the draw of popular professional athletes to promote the belief that "the father is the head of the household" and that men should rely on God to help them be better parents and keep their marriages intact. It also encourages Bible reading.

"This is a really great program," Bush said at a news conference last month, though he did not make any reference to the project's Christian foundation. "The response of this program has been a success, and I hope it expands throughout the entire state to every school in every school district."

But critics say the program, which has a direct link on the Florida Department of Education Web site, clearly has Christian overtones and is part of a national effort by evangelicals who view public schools as recruiting fields. Read the rest here.