Manhattan Declaration: Religious Leaders Unite on Political Issues

Posted by Randy in Culture War, Gay Agenda, Religion on November 22nd, 2009 | Comments

They say they also want to speak to younger Christians who have become engaged in issues like climate change and global poverty, and who are more accepting of homosexuality than their elders. They say they want to remind them that abortion, homosexuality and religious freedom are still paramount issues.

“We argue that there is a hierarchy of issues,” said Charles Colson, a prominent evangelical who founded Prison Fellowship after serving time in prison for his role in the Watergate scandal. “A lot of the younger evangelicals say they’re all alike. We’re hoping to educate them that these are the three most important issues.”

What is so provocative within this Manhattan Declaration?

“We will not comply with any edict that purports to compel our institutions to participate in abortions, embryo-destructive research, assisted suicide and euthanasia, or any other antilife act; nor will we bend to any rule purporting to force us to bless immoral sexual partnerships, treat them as marriages or the equivalent.”

RayinVA

I was disapponted, but not surprised, by John MacArthur's opposition to signing this document. I believe Al Mohler and Tim Keller have the right spirit in supporting it.

wearymom2

Perhaps this article at Whittenburg Church Door will help you understand what is missing in the Declaration. The writer of the article suggests an amendment to the document.
The Manhattan Declaration-The Marshall Amendment: http://crninfo.wordpress.com/2009/11/28/the-man...

Bill

This document makes no bones about declaring itself and the principles it stands upon to be "Christian". Therefore, would it not be necessary to correctly define what a Christian is? (A depraved sinner saved by grace alone through faith alone in Christ alone). I'm guessing that these distinctions were omitted to allow Roman Catholics and other "christians" to lend their support. After all, the ends justifies the means, right?

The ONLY remedy for each of the issues that this declaration raises is a clear presentation of the true gospel and the working of the Holy Spirit in people's lives.