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Mental Health
We pledge to foster polices that promote compassion, advocate access to care, and eradicate stigma.
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Health Care in the U.S.
We call for a system where everyone has access to high-quality, affordable health care.
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Addictions
Abstinence from alcohol, illicit drugs and gambling is part of living into the life God has prepared for us.
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Abolition of Torture
Torture in any form, whether psychological or physical, is dehumanizing to the victim and to the perpetrator. For the victim, the mental and physical scars can last a lifetime.
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Becoming an Ambassador of Hope: An Easter Reflection
In my role as co chair of the National Council of Churches in Germany, I served as one of the liturgists. The main actors were representatives of the Roman Catholic Church in Germany and the Evangelical Church in Germany. We commemorated a painful history of division after the reformation through Martin Luther and others including a 30 year long period of religious wars between Protestants and Roman Catholics from 1618 to 1648.
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Criminal Justice Reform
The biblical ideal of justice emphasizes right relationship with God, oneself, individuals, and the entire community.
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Death Penalty
We unequivocally oppose the death penalty and urge its elimination from all criminal codes.
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Was There Anything We Could Have Done? A Good Friday Reflection
From the Syrian town of Khan Shekihoun last week came the story of a woman who gave her name as Om Ahmed. In her deepest sorrow she said, “If the world wanted to stop this they would have done so by now. One more chemical attack in a town the world hasn’t heard of won’t change anything.” Her voice cracking, “I’m sorry, my son died yesterday,” she said. “I have nothing left to say to the world.” (Washington Post, April 5, 2017)
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In Support of the United Nations Population Fund
As a country, the United States has faithfully contributed to international organizations that work on promoting the sexual and reproductive health of women and girls, helping couples and women have safe pregnancies, safe delivery, helping children to live beyond their first day on earth, preventing unwanted pregnancies and reducing abortions.
