Education of the Public 1989 Church of the Brethren Statement Public Education has provided a valuable contribution to an American society seeking freedom, justice, and an equal pursuit of a satisfying life. The ability to realize these goals to an even greater degree depends on keeping and strengthening the education of the public. Many of […]
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1985 Rural Community
Rural Community in Crisis 1985 Church of the Brethren Resolution Whereas, land is central to God’s covenant with people, central to the shaping of human community, and central to justice among all peoples who dwell on earth; And Whereas, caring for and living in harmony with the land have been important callings for the people […]
1989 South Africa
South Africa 1989 Church of the Brethren Statement No one more clearly or eloquently speaks about the South Africa situation than Allan Boesak. He is the president of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches and moderator of the Dutch Reformed Mission Church in South Africa. On March 13, 1988, Allan Boesak preached to a “packed […]
1985 Aging
Aging 1985 Church of the Brethren Statement (With a Focus on Older Adults) ALL LIFE IS A GIFT OF GOD. AGING, the living out of that gift, is a life-long experience. AGING is an interrelated process involving social, spiritual, psychological, and biological dimensions. The Church of the Brethren —discerns the uniqueness of each individualin the […]
1985 Taxation for War
Taxation for War 1985 Church of the Brethren Statement Whereas, the Church of the Brethren throughout its history has repeatedly affirmed that all war is sin; Whereas, Christ calls us to love persons living in so-called enemy lands; Whereas, our government continues to put its faith in weapons that can destroy all human life on […]
1988 Covert Operations and Covert War
Covert Operations and Covert War 1988 Church of the Brethren Statement The Church of the Brethren Annual Conference sees with alarm and deep concern the extensive use of covert operations and covert war by the United States government. The expanding, pervasive use of covert activities in recent years has made them primary instruments of our […]
1989 Church and State
Church and State 1989 Church of the Brethren Statement Because the issues related to Christian living in a secular society are ever before us; and Because the matter of separation of church and state needs fresh definition and application in every age; and Because at the present time our opposition to war is not being […]
1989 Ecumenical Sharing
Ecumenical Sharing of Resources 1989 Church of the Brethren Statement These Guidelines were formulated by the delegates at the World Consultation on Resource Sharing, held in El Escorial, Spain, October 24-31, 1987. The Church of the Brethren delegate was Peggy Reiff Miller, then a General Board member. Some of those around the table may remember […]
1988 Education of the Public
Education of the Public 1988 Church of the Brethren Statement Public Education has provided a valuable contribution to an American society seeking freedom, justice, and an equal pursuit of a satisfying life. The ability to realize these goals to an even greater degree depends on keeping and strengthening the education of the public. Many of […]
1989 Inclusion of Ethnics
Inclusion of Ethnics into the Church of the Brethren 1989 Church of the Brethren Statement Over the past half dozen years the Church of the Brethren has received informal inquiries and formal overtures from numerous non-aligned congregations and persons interested in exploring denominational affiliation. While often representing an ethnic, cultural, or historical background that is […]