Manhattan Declaration Asks Christians to Stand Firm on Key Issues
WASHINGTON --- Today, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins will join a group of prominent Christian clergy, ministry leaders and scholars including Dr. Robert George, Dr. Timothy George, and Chuck Colson to release the Manhattan Declaration, which addresses the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and religious liberty. The 4,700-word declaration issues a clarion call to Christians to adhere to their convictions and informs civil authorities that the signers will not-under any circumstance-abandon their Christian consciences. The Manhattan Declaration will be made public at a noon ET press conference held in the Lisagor Room at the National Press Club."At the heart of the Manhattan Declaration is a very significant message from Christian leaders that they will not wait to respond to efforts that would limit or curtail religious liberty in America, rather they will be pro-active in exercising and defending this first freedom," said Family Research Council President Tony Perkins.
"Additionally, the commitment remains to promote a culture of life to counter the 'culture of death' that has been advanced by the courts over the last 35 years," added Perkins. "Christian leaders are also resolute in upholding biblical and historical man woman marriage despite the efforts of rogue judges and pandering politicians to redefine it."
"Standing in the shadow of the cross, Christian leaders have drawn a cultural and political line in the sand from which they have pledged they will not be moved."
"Without question there will be critics yelling 'separation of church and state.' This is silly: we are imposing our denominational views on no one. We are bringing our faith to bear on public policy because we see the efforts of the Left as a frontal assault on human dignity, the American family, and the future of our children. For this reason, we will not retreat an inch and will make the case for life, marriage, and religious liberty in the public square," concluded Perkins
MEDIA NOTE: The 4,732-word text of the Manhattan Declaration with a list of the 125+ signers will be posted at noon on Friday, Nov. 20, at DeMossNews.com/ManhattanDeclaration.
Manhattan Declaration Asks Christians to Stand Firm on Key Issues
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liberty
Isn't drawing a political line from a Christian standpoint a violation of Church and state.Religious liberty for who? Fellow chrisitans? I don't see the Manhattan project including other religions.Are Christians the only ones who see a frontal assault on human dignity.I see an assault on a free society which is compromised by the intrusion of religious values based on a book of mythological superstitions.
Prolife at the expense of quality of life. A narrow view of marriage at the expense of love and commitment by two people regardless of sexual orientation. Human diginity without consideration for spiritual beliefs or nonbelief of free thinking individuals. Despite what Christian leaders may think about societies ills,they should leave their message with their congregations.They should not impose their beliefs in the political arena.
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November 20, 2009 4:22PM
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Separation of Chruch and State?
As a Christian I can only make a stand based on my beliefs. By making my stand I do not exclude any other religion or interest from making their stand. In fact, I help ensure their liberty to stand for what they believe as I stand for what I believe. If Christians had stayed out of politics we would not have a constitution , a free form of government , a legal system based on the right and wrong as the Bible sees it. If Christians had not been involved from the beginning we would not have freedom for all religions to worship as they see fit. Islamic countries, as an example, do not allow that type of freedom to worship or make a stand. Why can pro gay marriage , pro abortion people, take their messages to the court of public opinion but Christians can only express their opinion in their churches? True free thinking individuals should welcome the opinions of all peoples. If my opinion differs from yours please tolerate my right to differ. Steve
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November 23, 2009 9:59AM
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christians are being duped
It could be that christian religious leaders have their own agenda as to the future of religion and politics . it seems that individual christians feel they are being berated for opinions they don't share but. Read the book American Theocracy by Kevin Phillips. Your personal beliefs may not beable to reconcile with the political agenda of christian religious leaders.Maybe people who try to conduct their lives from a sincere Christian belief should also stand up against the leaders who are trying to dupe them into believing that Christian doctrine holds their best interest at heart.
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November 23, 2009 5:00PM
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Fascist Christian "Leaders"
RE: "Christian leaders have drawn a cultural and political line in the sand from which they have pledged they will not be moved."
So, who made them the new priest kings of the United States?
Religious freedom means the freedom to make choices for oneself, not the "freedom" to impose those choices on others.
My view is gay marriage would be a boon for divorce lawyers, and that's about it. I think the whole program is goofy, but whatever two people do behind closed doors or at private ceremonies among friends, has absolutely no impact on my life whatsoever. If something makes someone happy, without doing me harm, I see no reason why they shouldn't be left alone to find whatever joy in life they are able to find.
RE: "Without question there will be critics yelling 'separation of church and state "
I believe in separation of church and hate.
Don't these mindless bigots and klanmen have anything better to do than hating people they've never met?
- Don Earl
November 21, 2009 7:02PM
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Not mindless bigots nor klansmen
“Don't these mindless bigots and Klansmen have anything better to do than hating people they've never met?” What a hateful statement this is. You hate Christians that you do not know while accusation them of hating you and your beliefs while not knowing you. Since when is it hateful to stand for what you believe? You misunderstand the whole of Christian belief. We do not hate those who disagree with our beliefs. We simply must stand for what we believe. If we did not, how could we say we believe it? Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.” John 14:6 From his love he came to bring us back into a relationship with him. In his love we are trying to share that love with others. SteveB
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