Sexual Abuse (52-23) Whereas, the Bible is clear in its affirmation that children are a gift from the Lord (Psalm 127:3–6); and Whereas, the Lord Jesus demonstrated His love for children by encouraging them to follow Him, correcting those who hindered them, and condemning those who harmed them (Matthew 18:3–6; Mark 10:13–14); and Whereas, the […]
Human Dignity (2008-21) Whereas our denomination adopted resolutions at the 1974 and 1996 General Conference meetings regarding abortion; and Whereas these resolutions have insufficiently recognized the full measure of dignity belonging to all human beings Be it, therefore resolved that this delegate body affirms that all human beings are made in the image of God […]
Ecology (1970-73) Whereas the effects of sin are visible all around us being revealed in many forms and including the abuse of natural resources, pollution of air and water, and some of the related problems of hunger, disease, and overpopulation; and Whereas our Lord and Master, Jesus Christ, was interested in the whole man, teaching both by […]
Clean Environment (1974-56) Whereas Almighty God has created the common natural elements on which we are all dependent; and Whereas He called His creation “good;” and Whereas man has dangerously polluted our environment, now therefore be it Resolved that from this time forward we redouble our efforts as individuals and in appropriate groups to reverse this increase in pollution and […]
Cleaner Forms of Energy (1974-57) Whereas the United States contains 6% of the world’s population, yet uses 47% of its energy; and Whereas this reflects a gross imbalance in living standards among the nations; and Whereas such differences contribute to international pressures, often leading to armed conflict; now Therefore be it Resolved that this body go on record […]
Children and the Family (1976-61) We Affirm that children, natural and adopted, are a heritage from God, given in sacred trust. They are not to be abused or neglected. Children are not pawns of the church, state, or parents. Every child deserves to have a warm, loving, caring relationship with a father and mother, the opportunity […]
Family Unity (1978-24) Whereas the family is not self-sufficient and self-contained as a body of believers and is in need of continuing support from other families and from individuals within the body of Christ; and Whereas the local church, as a part of the universal body of Christ, is an extended family which exists to […]
Ministry to Singles (1978-25) Whereas the single life is a valid lifestyle for many Christians and one to which some have been called by God; and Whereas we agree that the local church is intended to be the family of all God’s people, but because the church is often structured for families, many single persons find […]
Human Life (1984-39) Whereas God is the Creator and sustainer of all life, and Whereas the Bible teaches the sanctity, while condemning the killing of all human life (preborn and born); Be it Resolved that we, the Advent Christian General Conference of America, support the passage of a Human Life Amendment to the United States Constitution. […]
Women and Human Rights (1976-25) Whereas the very essence of the Christian message is the just dignity and rights of all human beings as persons; Be it therefore Resolved that the church and its institutions take an earnest look at the contribution women can make in the total aspect of life in our world today; and that we […]