Correcting Social Injustices

Posted on May 14, 2008 by travjohnson
In our Practical Commitments, subheading VII, division B (p.81 in the 2006 General Assembly Minutes, we have the following statement concerning Correcting Social Injustices:
Love for others and the recognition of the equal worth of all people in the sight of God (Acts 10:34; 17:26) should compel us to take steps to improve the situation of those who are underprivileged, neglected, hungry, homeless, and victimized by prejudice, persecution, and oppression (Matthew 23:29, Romans 13:8-10, 1 John 3:17) and guard against racial and economic discrimination. Every person should have freedom to worship and participate in the life of the church regardless of race, sex, color, sex, social class, or nationality.
In light of the above practical statement, how do we reconcile the following practices:
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