Our positions on political issues arise from how we see the values that Jesus taught.  To learn more about these values,  click here. To download a PDF of the issues below, click here.

 

 

Caring For "The Least Of These" - Pursuing Economic Justice
The Jesus of the Gospels calls us to good stewardship, justice, and care for "the least of these."  We call on our nation's leaders to seek economic justice in the management of our nation's wealth.

 

Caring for the Earth - Responsible Environmental Stewardship for Today

Jesus urged his followers to be good stewards and to act for good in the world here and now.  We respond by caring for God's created world today, holding our environment in trust for our children.

 

Rejecting Bigotry, Embracing Dignity - Equality for Gays and Lesbians

Jesus taught equality, justice and obligation.  We accept Jesus' call to love one another and to welcome all God's children at the table.

 

Honoring the Sanctity Of Childbearing Decisions
Effective Prevention vs. Criminalizing Abortion
Jesus taught compassion, responsibility, and equality.  Following his call, we support responsible, compassionate programs that are genuinely effective in helping prevent unintended pregnancy.  We affirm that each woman's body belongs to herself.  No woman should be forced either to bear a child or to terminate a pregnancy.

 

Forsaking Brute Power - Seeking Peace, Not War
Jesus knew power and he knew it could be used for justice or for conquest.  Over and over, Jesus blessed his followers with peace and urged them to peace.  Following his example, we call for restraint - not aggression - in the exercise of our nation's power.

 

Extending Healing to All - Health Care for All Americans
Jesus' insisted on justice, equality, and care for "the least of these." Acting on his teachings, we claim every American must have access to excellent health care.