[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 9 (Wednesday, January 24, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
WELCOME TO THE REVEREND DR. DANNY McCAIN
(Mr. WELDON of Florida asked and was given permission to address the
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Danny McCain is the founder
and international director at large of International Institute for
Christian Studies [IICS]. This organization develops and enhances
academic Christian studies programs in public universities in 10
countries including Nigeria, Russia, Ukraine, and China.
In university classrooms that just 5 years ago were devoted to the
teaching of atheism, IICS professors have been invited to teach about
the moral foundations of society which Christianity provides.
During the past year, Dr. McCain has taught over 300 West African
teachers who daily teach religious and moral education in the public
schools. At a recent seminar, the commissioner for education said,
``Our country is in trouble; most of our troubles are related to
morals; morals are derived from religion. Moral and religious education
is essential for our Nation's survival.'' I am sure we could learn much
about the source of moral values from these developing nations.
Dr. McCain currently serves as a senior lecturer in the University of
Jos, Nigeria, where he and his family have lived for the past 7 years.
It is a pleasure to have him as our guest chaplain today.
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