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Generation Joshua (Often called "GenJ" by its members) is an American Christian youth organization founded in 2003〔Michael Smith, "A new generation of moral leadership.", ''The Washington Times'', (http://www.washingtontimes.com/metro/20050522-110120-9031r.htm ) 23 May 2005.〕 that aims to encourage young people to learn about and become involved in government, history, civics, and politics.〔"What is Generation Joshua?",''Generationjoshua.org'', (http://www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Default.aspx?tabid=244 ) 2006.〕 Generation Joshua is a division of the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA), and is based in Purcellville, Virginia which is a non-profit 501(c)4 organization. All partisan activities are operated and funded by the HSLDA PAC.〔"Contributions" ''Generationjoshua.org''. (http://www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Default.aspx?tabid=35 ) Accessed 3 October 2006.〕〔"Join", ''Generationjoshua.org'', (http://www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Default.aspx?tabid=23 ) Accessed 3 October 2006.〕 Generation Joshua seeks to educate students on the history and founding of the United States of America, while also providing hands-on opportunities for students to be involved in government and politics today. To this end, the organization provides civics education classes, a book club program, and bi-weekly current events chats to educate their members about the history and founding of the nation. Generation Joshua also seeks to promote activism opportunities for members through local clubs, voter registration drives, and Student Action Teams, where the students campaign for political candidates.The organization also offers a college scholarship program, called the Ben Rush Awards Program, where students participate in civic involvement to earn money for college.〔〔 Generation Joshua campaigns solely for conservative candidates who support pro-life and otherwise socially conservative platforms.〔"Student Action Teams", ''Generationjoshua.org'', (http://www.generationjoshua.org/dnn/Experience/TheFutureofAmerica/SATFAQs/tabid/576/Default.aspx ) Accessed 17 July 2014.〕 The group's focus on youth has led some critics to characterize its mission as making "Christian nationalism palatable to the MTV generation".〔Russel Cobb, "Cracks in the Christian Ascendancy: Why it's too soon to panic about an American theocracy.", ''Slate'', (http://www.slate.com/id/2144522/ ) June 27, 2006.〕 Generation Joshua's name is taken from the Biblical character Joshua, who led the nation of Israel after Moses. ==GenJ's Programs== Generation Joshua provides five major programs to members. The divisions include: the Civics Education program, local GenJ clubs, Student Action Teams, the Voter Registration Initiative, and the Benjamin Rush Awards Program. In addition to these, it offers three political simulation camps (called "iGovern" camps) during the summer. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Generation Joshua」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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