CRIMINAL JUSTICE SOCIAL STATMENTS - DISCIPLES

Capital Punishment
http://www.disciples.org/ga03/resolutions/

Resolution on the death penalty:
We believe the death penalty to be contrary to God’s passion for justice. Criminal action is a reflection of human brokenness and sin. Many of our responses to criminal action continue the cycle of brokenness and sin in our society. God created life and thus, it is holy.

We understand that the same God who calls us to hold each other accountable also calls us to continuously work to be more just and humane.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina, on October 17-21, 2003:
1) Calls upon elected officials to abolish the death penalty in the United States; and
2) Encourages Disciples of Christ members and congregations in the US and Canada to become advocates for the abolishment of the death penalty; and
3) Invites members, congregations, regions and general units of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) to share resources for education and advocacy. Access to accumulated resources will be available through Disciples Home Mission.
4) Calls upon congregations to create ministries to support and nurture those who have lost loved ones to violent criminal action as well as for families with loved ones on death row.

Center Priorities (.pdf)

Bulletin Inserts
Child Support (.pdf)
Environment (.pdf)
Housing Trust (.pdf)
Indigent Defense (.pdf)
Payday Lending (.pdf)
Minimum Wage (.pdf)

Advocacy Resources
Advocacy Guide (.doc)
Advocacy Portal (link)
Lending Info. (.ppt)
Richmond Map (.pdf)

For Small Groups
Eco-Stewardship (link)
Prayers for Creation (link)
Poverty Diet (link)

Policy Briefs
EITC (.doc)
TANF Child Support (.doc)
Payday Loans (.doc)
Healing Creation (.doc)
Child Ombudsman (.doc)
Affordable Housing (.doc)
Indigent Defense (.doc)
Minimum Wage (.doc)
Wage & EITC (.doc)
VA Tribes (.link)

Actions
Lending Petition (link)
Title Petition (link)
Wage Petition (link)

Reports
Budget Analysis (.pdf)
Food Stamps (.doc)
Lottery Study (link)

FAQ's (link)

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