Today, a group of Christians spanning the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Evangelicalism have met in New York to sign what is called The Manhattan Declaration.
For some unknown reason, the web site is down and is, as of this writing, referring to Chuck Colson's website.
Nonetheless, I was able to log on to the site this morning, and obtain a copy of the document for you here:
"The Manhattan Documents is a 4,732-word statement signed by a movement of Orthodox, Catholic and evangelical Christian leaders who are collaborating around moral issues of great concern. Its 125+ signers affirm the sanctity of human life, marriage as defined by the union of one man and one woman, and religious liberty and freedom of conscience. The Manhattan Declaration endorses civil disobedience under certain circumstances."
I will be giving this document a read, some consideration, and decide how to respond next week. In principle, I agree with the document, from my first cursory read. But I would like to spend some time contemplating this document, praying about it, talking with others about it, before I might consider affixing my signature to this line in the sand.
What are your thoughts?
