COUNCIL FOCUS:
The Council encourages engagement in political issues and struggles in pursuit of compassion and justice. The Council takes a leadership role in working for honest, fair, open, and accessible government. We urge the appropriate bodies within our denominations and congregations to take part in shaping government processes.
RESOURCES:
Unit in Acts of Faith: Resources for Prophetic Worship (worship aids, scripture commentary, prayers, litanies, hymn suggestions, and issue-based statistics and facts).
'Give the King Your Justice, O God' Public Responsibility and Accountability
RELEVANT POLICY STATEMENTS:
A Statement on Christians, Churches and Politics (1996)
Policy Statement on Good Government (April, 1996)
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WHY PEOPLE OF FATIH SHOULD CARE:
We believe that as a community of faith we are charged with bringing a message of hope and healing to victims of domestic violence. Some victims who would never contact law enforcement may turn to their pastor or other church member for guidance. Churches should be sanctuaries where victims find a safe place to speak their truths and find the support they need to become whole again. Likewise, churches are called to love the batterers by holding them accountable for their behavior.
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