One of my favorite Catholic friends tipped me off to this several days ago. I'm a little surprised I haven't heard much "buzz" about it, but then again, it wouldn't be fodder for the mainstream media. After all, I don't think any celebrities have endorsed it yet, and we all know celebrities are the final authority (removing tongue from cheek now).
It's called the Manhattan Declaration. In a nutshell, Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical Christians have united to reaffirm fundamental truths about justice and the common good, and to call upon fellow citizens, believers and non-believers alike, to join in defending them. These truths are:
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 was released eight days ago, and even without much press, there are already nearly 178,000 signatures (as of this writing), including a long list of notable religious leaders. In addition to its commendable purpose, this document has accomplished something Jesus prayed for and rarely seen: unity among His believers. It causes me to dream about the possibilities of continued solidarity.
To read and sign the declaration, click here: Manhattan Declaration
Saturday, November 28, 2009
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