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The Political Community: Political Responsibility

2016 Book of Discipline, Social Principles ¶164.B


B) Political Responsibility

The strength of a political system depends upon the full and willing participation of its citizens. The church should continually exert a strong ethical influence upon the state, supporting policies and programs deemed to be just and opposing policies and programs that are unjust.

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