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| − | :"Faith communities must also advocate for sexual and spiritual wholeness in society. We call for. . . A faith-based commitment to sexual and reproductive rights, including access to voluntary contraception, abortion, and HIV/STI prevention and treatment." (''A Statement on Lifelong Sexual Education, Sexual & Reproductive Rights, and Opposing Sexual Injustice and Violence''<ref> | + | :"Faith communities must also advocate for sexual and spiritual wholeness in society. We call for. . . . A faith-based commitment to sexual and reproductive rights, including access to voluntary contraception, abortion, and HIV/STI prevention and treatment." (''A Statement on Lifelong Sexual Education, Sexual & Reproductive Rights, and Opposing Sexual Injustice and Violence''<ref>https://allianceofbaptists.org/assets/uploads/congregations/LifelongSexualEducation2012.pdf</ref>) |
===[[Contraception]]=== | ===[[Contraception]]=== | ||
'''Official Statement:''' | '''Official Statement:''' | ||
| − | :"Faith communities must also advocate for sexual and spiritual wholeness in society. We call for. . . A faith-based commitment to sexual and reproductive rights, including access to voluntary contraception, abortion, and HIV/STI prevention and treatment." (''A Statement on Lifelong Sexual Education, Sexual & Reproductive Rights, and Opposing Sexual Injustice and Violence''<ref> | + | :"Faith communities must also advocate for sexual and spiritual wholeness in society. We call for. . . A faith-based commitment to sexual and reproductive rights, including access to voluntary contraception, abortion, and HIV/STI prevention and treatment." (''A Statement on Lifelong Sexual Education, Sexual & Reproductive Rights, and Opposing Sexual Injustice and Violence''<ref>https://allianceofbaptists.org/assets/uploads/congregations/LifelongSexualEducation2012.pdf</ref>) |
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| − | :"As providers of services and care, both physical and spiritual, our members, congregations, and institutions are well-acquainted with the importance of providing access to health care for all people. All individuals, regardless of their age, income, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, geography, employment status, or health status, deserve equal access to quality, affordable, inclusive and accountable health care. Reducing health care options for some based on any of these factors is profoundly unjust. As we examine the interwoven web of access within the federal budget, there are areas of profound concern for the common good and practices of good stewardship. A Faithful Budget will ensure access to quality health care by investing in wellness and making needed improvements in the health care system." (''Priorities for a Faithful Federal Budget: Acting with Mercy and Justice as One Nation under God''<ref> | + | :"As providers of services and care, both physical and spiritual, our members, congregations, and institutions are well-acquainted with the importance of providing access to health care for all people. All individuals, regardless of their age, income, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, geography, employment status, or health status, deserve equal access to quality, affordable, inclusive and accountable health care. Reducing health care options for some based on any of these factors is profoundly unjust. As we examine the interwoven web of access within the federal budget, there are areas of profound concern for the common good and practices of good stewardship. A Faithful Budget will ensure access to quality health care by investing in wellness and making needed improvements in the health care system." (''Priorities for a Faithful Federal Budget: Acting with Mercy and Justice as One Nation under God''<ref>https://allianceofbaptists.org/assets/uploads/congregations/PrioritiesforaFaithfulFederalBudget2012.pdf</ref>) |
Revision as of 16:32, 27 June 2018
Official Denominational Website: https://www.allianceofbaptists.org/
Contents
Beginning of Life
Abortion
Official Statement:
- "Faith communities must also advocate for sexual and spiritual wholeness in society. We call for. . . . A faith-based commitment to sexual and reproductive rights, including access to voluntary contraception, abortion, and HIV/STI prevention and treatment." (A Statement on Lifelong Sexual Education, Sexual & Reproductive Rights, and Opposing Sexual Injustice and Violence[1])
Contraception
Official Statement:
- "Faith communities must also advocate for sexual and spiritual wholeness in society. We call for. . . A faith-based commitment to sexual and reproductive rights, including access to voluntary contraception, abortion, and HIV/STI prevention and treatment." (A Statement on Lifelong Sexual Education, Sexual & Reproductive Rights, and Opposing Sexual Injustice and Violence[2])
Healthcare & Medicine
Access to Healthcare
Official Statement:
- "As providers of services and care, both physical and spiritual, our members, congregations, and institutions are well-acquainted with the importance of providing access to health care for all people. All individuals, regardless of their age, income, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race or ethnicity, geography, employment status, or health status, deserve equal access to quality, affordable, inclusive and accountable health care. Reducing health care options for some based on any of these factors is profoundly unjust. As we examine the interwoven web of access within the federal budget, there are areas of profound concern for the common good and practices of good stewardship. A Faithful Budget will ensure access to quality health care by investing in wellness and making needed improvements in the health care system." (Priorities for a Faithful Federal Budget: Acting with Mercy and Justice as One Nation under God[3])
