What are the main issues addressed by the document called the Manhattan Declaration?”
This last friday, a group of prominent clergy released an ecumenical declaration, calling for the signatures of all who agree with its contents. Called the Manhattan Declaration, the document addresses such controversial topics such as abortion, marriage and civil liberty. According to the official website, the group endeavors to defend the following concepts: 1.the sanctity of human life 2.the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife 3.the rights of conscience and religious liberty. The site allows viewers to sign and download the declaration. People can also view notable signatories. The declaration has sparked controversy, however, among more progressive Christian groups who see the document as a political platform for the religious right and the latest tactical move in the growing culture war.
Manhattan Declaration Defends a Priority of Issues By Jay Richards November 24, 2009, 10:41 am On November 20, a large, well-known group of Evangelical, Catholic, and Orthodox leaders released a document called the Manhattan Declaration (not to be confused with the Manhattan Declaration on Climate Change). The declaration is intended to underscore the importance of three issues: 1. the sanctity of human life 2. the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife 3. the rights of conscience and religious liberty. The declaration argues that these aren’t mere private religious concerns but rest at the very foundation of public justice and the common good. The document was drafted by Robert George of Princeton University, who is Catholic, Charles Colson (of Prison Fellowship), and Tim George (of Beeson Divinity School), both of whom are Evangelical. Many well-known conservatives have signed the list, including Archbishop Charles Chaput and James Dobson. But among the initial
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