Compassion has often been criticised for proselytising, with its sponsored children being selected by local churches and given an evangelical Christian education.

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James Arthur, reader in Christian education at Christ Church College, Canterbury, argues that church schools find it easier to get good academic results and involve parents in school activities because the staff, parents and pupils share a common philosophy.

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Y. financial adviser, helped them use three tax-favored savings techniques for Christian--an education savings account, a 529 college savings plan and an old-fashioned custodial account.

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