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Death Penalty
We unequivocally oppose the death penalty and urge its elimination from all criminal codes.
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Peace
In a world plagued by war and terror, violence and destruction, people of faith have a clear call to build peace with justice. Scripture is consistent in the call for followers of Christ to love our enemies (Matthew 5:44-45a), forgive others their trespasses (Matthew 6:14-15), to overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21), and to seek peace and pursue it (Psalm 34:14). Peacemakers are blessed and called the children of God (Matthew 5:9).
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Maternal Health Initiative
Funding programs for family planning and maternal health should be a priority.
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faith in action
Celebrating Women's History Month Highlighting Methodist Frances Willard
She was known for her work with the temperance movement as president of the Woman's Christian Temperance Board, but her impact was empowering women's voices in the pulpit and at the ballot box.
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faith in action
MLK's Assassination Remembered in the Wake of Bloated Military Spending and Proposed Cuts to Public Funding
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was accused of harming the struggle for civil rights and stepping out of line when taking a stance against excessive military spending. However, Dr. King realized the connection between the struggle for civil and human rights, government spending and peace.
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faith in action
The Rev. Dr. Liberato Bautista Offers Remarks on Key Learnings for a Just, Peaceable and Inclusive Future
Faith-based Organizations (FBOs) accredited to the United Nations and the UN Inter-agency Task Force on Religion and Development last week conducted its 10th Annual Symposium on the role of Religion and Faith-based Organizations in International Affairs, which explored the theme "Human rights and Dignity Toward a Just, Peaceable and Inclusive Future".
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faith in action
Revised Social Principles: Updating The UMC toolbox for social witness
The document addresses United Methodists’ concerns from around the world, paying particular attention to being inclusive of all communities and integrating biblical and Wesleyan references.
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action
Tell U.S. Congress to Advance Climate Policies That Reflect a Vision of Justice for God’s People and God’s Planet
Congress must include climate justice priorities as they consider key spending decisions.
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faith in action
Public School Districts Face Threats and Political Pressure to Ban Books
2022-2023 school year escalates educational book censorship centered on race, history, sexual orientation and gender.
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faith in action
ON THIS DAY - The Methodist Building Cafeteria To Integrate
On February 21, 1947, the process began to serve everyone at the Methodist Building Cafeteria on Capitol Hill no matter the color, race or creed.