Friday, September 3, 2010

Chuck Colson on the Manhattan Declaration: Where do we go from here?

August 19, 2010 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 1 Comment 

Peter and Helen Evans interview Chuck Colson, a drafter of the Manhattan Declaration, about what the Declaration means for the larger culture. Colson discusses the necessity of protecting the dignity of life at every stage of life, traditional marriage for the stability of society, and religious liberty which protects freedom of conscience. The purpose of [...]

Colson: Christians and Civil Disobedience

July 22, 2010 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 1 Comment 

Source: Colson Center

Fr. Chad Hatfield: The Manhattan Declaration

February 17, 2010 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 2 Comments 

Ancient Faith Radio Fr. Chad Hatfield, discusses The Manhattan Declaration, “a call of Christian conscience” that he helped produce, and defends Orthodox participation in such cultural manifestos. Listen here: [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

James J. Jatras on the Manhattan Declaration

January 27, 2010 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · Leave a Comment 

James J. Jatras, advisor to AOI, explains why he signed the Manhattan Declaration. For more video go to Peter and Helen Evans website.

Robert P. George: Why I signed the Manhattan Declaration

January 24, 2010 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · Leave a Comment 

Peter and Helen Evans are posting interviews with signers of the Manhattan Declaration. The latest is Robert P. George. They have around 20 interviews including some Orthodox signers on their site www.peterandhelenevans.com.

Met. Jonah: Why I signed the Manhattan Declaration

December 28, 2009 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 1 Comment 

Met. Jonah explains why he signed the Manhattan Declaration. H/T Peter and Helen Evans Interviewer: Why did you sign the Manhattan Declaration? Met. Jonah: …I believe in the same basic principles that are enunciated in the Manhattan Declaration. I believe also that many of them are the basic teachings of the Church regarding human life [...]

Fr Patrick Henry Reardon: Why I signed the Manhattan Declaration

December 25, 2009 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 3 Comments 

Father Pat’s Pastoral Ponderings Fifth Sunday of Advent December 13, 2009 As I write these lines, more than a quarter-million people have signed the Manhattan Declaration, released this past November 20. I suppose I should be personally gratified, in the sense that never before have so many people agreed with me! I was, in fact, [...]

Before the Manhattan Declaration: ‘A Letter from America’s Religious Leaders in Defense of Marriage’

December 22, 2009 by John Couretas · 11 Comments 

Given the vitriol, smug arrogance, and sectarian sentiment with which some Orthodox Christians have greeted Orthodox Christian participation in the Manhattan Declaration, let us review the 2006 letter below which was signed by Archbishop Demetrios and Metropolitan Herman. In fact — and this may be upsetting to some readers so brace yourself — Archbishop Demetrios [...]

To the anonymous priest-critic of the Manhattan Declaration

December 22, 2009 by John Couretas · 27 Comments 

George Michalopulos answers the “Orthodox Priest” (name withheld) whose critical comments about the Manhattan Declaration were posted on The Observer (here) by Harry Katopodis: A Response to an Orthodox Priest Regarding the Manhattan Declaration Dec 21, 2009 Reverend Father, bless! Christ is in our midst! As you can tell by my name, I am a [...]

Fr. Chad Hatfield: Introductory Remarks at Manhattan Declaration unveiling

December 19, 2009 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 11 Comments 

Fr. Chad Hatfield, Chancellor of St. Vladimir’s Seminary, was an original co-signer of the Manhattan Declaration. Below are his introductory remarks at the unveiling of the document at the National Press Club on November, 20, 2009.

Engelhardt on the Manhattan Declaration

December 5, 2009 by John Couretas · 12 Comments 

In a new column, published in the San Angelo (Texas) Standard-Times, Terry Mattingly talks to H. Tristram Engelhardt about the Manhattan Declaration. Englehardt is the author of “The Foundations of Bioethics” (M & M Scrivener Press, 2000). While nothing in the Manhattan Declaration is truly new, arguments about its call for civil disobedience will help [...]

Robert P. George on the Manhattan Declaration

December 2, 2009 by John Couretas · 2 Comments 

Princeton professor Robert P. George, one of the drafters of the Manhattan Declaration, is interviewed by Kathryn Jean Lopez on National Review Online. LOPEZ: Why just Christians? GEORGE: For too long, the historic traditions of Catholicism, Evangelical Protestantism, and Eastern Orthodoxy have failed to speak formally with a united voice, despite their deep agreement on [...]

Bishop Thomas on the Manhattan Declaration

November 25, 2009 by John Couretas · 18 Comments 

Thomas, Bishop of Charleston/Oakland and Assistant to Metropolitan Philip of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese, posted an informational item on the Manhattan Declaration and included links to educational resources on the sanctity of life and marriage. Bishop Thomas encouraged his flock to share his message with parishioners in the diocese. Key paragraphs: 1. With regard [...]

Fr. Symeon on the Manhattan Declaration

November 25, 2009 by John Couretas · 11 Comments 

(HT: ONet) On the one hand there are those who find it [the Manhattan Declaration] “shocking” and part of the culture war, etc. These are frightened that the document will be perceived as harsh and unloving, etc.. God forbid that anyone Christian ever stand in public for Truth. And on the other hand those that [...]

Why he signed the Manhattan Declaration

November 25, 2009 by John Couretas · 2 Comments 

R. Albert Mohler Jr, the president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, writes on his blog that he is not usually “inclined to sign manifestos or petitions.” Because he is not reluctant to speak out on matters of faith and on public square issues, he is not usually “impressed” with public statements such as the [...]

Bishop Basil encourages support of the Manhattan Declaration

November 21, 2009 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 2 Comments 

Dear to Christ: We invite you to join with other Christians across the nation who support the sanctity of life, traditional marriage and religious liberty by endorsing the Manhattan Declaration. Throughout the centuries, God has graciously provided His people with teachers and prophetic voices who apply His word to the critical issues of the day [...]

The Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience

November 20, 2009 by Fr. Johannes Jacobse · 17 Comments 

At noon today a group of Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant leaders unveiled a document called “The Manhattan Declaration: A Call of Christian Conscience” that affirms the traditional Christian teaching concerning abortion, homosexual marriage, and religious freedom. The Declaration asserts that these three issues (sanctity of life, the definition of marriage, and freedom of worship) are [...]

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