Believers are called to witness against injustice, exercise social responsibility, and obey all laws that do not conflict with the Word of God. We believe that God in Christ reconciles people to Himself and to one another, making peace through the cross. We seek to be agents of reconciliation, to practice love of enemies, and to express Christ s love by alleviating suffering, reducing strife, and promoting justice. Because violence and warfare are contrary to the gospel of Christ, we believe that we are called to give alternative service in times of war. We believe that God is creator and giver of life, and highly values each person.
Procedures designed to take human life are wrong.
We oppose all attitudes which devalue human life, especially the defenseless lives of the unborn, disabled, poor, aging and dying. We believe the universe and everything in it belong to God the Creator and that we have been entrusted by God to manage its resources. All God s gifts, including money, time, abilities and influence, are to be received with thanksgiving, used responsibly, and shared generously. We believe God s act of creation provides the model for work and rest. In work, we use our abilities to glorify God and serve others.