Last Friday a document titled “The Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience” was released to the public. According to the press release, “The 4,700-word declaration issues a clarion call to Christians to adhere to their convictions and informs civil authorities that the signers will not – under any circumstance – abandon their Christian consciences” (emphasis in original). The declaration was drafted by Robert George, Timothy George, and Chuck Colson and signed by more than 150 Orthodox, Catholic, and evangelical Christian leaders. Several Southern Baptists were among the original signatories, including George, Colson, Danny Akin, David Dockery, Jimmy Draper, Jonathan Falwell, Jack Graham, Richard Land, Jim Law, Ben Mitchell, Al Mohler, Russ Moore, David Platt, Bob Reccord, Robert Sloan, James Emery White, and Hayes Wicker. We at BtT would encourage you to read the Manhattan Declaration and, if it resonates with your convictions, consider signing the declaration.
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We at BtT would encourage you to read the Manhattan Declaration and, if it resonates with your convictions, consider signing the declaration.
It did not resonate with my convictions and it is nice to see this statement of understanding.
Comment by iMark — November 25, 2009 @ 1:17 pm
Dear Dr. Aiken,
Please take your name off the signer list seeing it a compromise to the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Stand with the true gospel first, then against the evils of our land.
The gospel resurgence is only as good as we are faithful to the gospel in all our religious associations.
Please view my blog for more: broadriverbaptistchurch.blogspot.com
Comment by Steve Loeffler — November 26, 2009 @ 8:32 pm
The opening sentence is strong, however, it might be stronger if there was mention of a 4000 year history dating back to God’s choice of Abraham. His faith is our faith and should be the starting point of sharing the story of what God is doing in and through his people. Other than this, a great statement.
Comment by J. Scott Bridger — November 30, 2009 @ 9:24 am
I have reviewed the primary points. I appreciate men of Christan faith who take a stand and are not intimidated by politicians who no longer appreciate the sanctity of human life, and many of whom care more about the inhumane treatment of animals, than the murder of unborn children.
Comment by Robert Stewart M.D. — December 1, 2009 @ 12:14 am