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.
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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 and how [...]
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, one of seven [...]
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 [...]
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 layman, not 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 draw [...]
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 fundamental questions [...]
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 to [...]
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 are [...]
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 [...]
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 and who [...]
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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