Social Justice Teachings,Documents, and more
(Part 2/6)
Other Christian Traditions
In varying degrees, other Christian traditions also emphasize social justice and action in their teachings, ministries, and directional statements. To encourage connections and finding common ground among traditions, links are provided as entry ways into this broad spectrum on justice. (This is an initial listing of mostly U.S.-based denominations; feedback and suggestions are welcome.)
Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America: Vision and Strategy Statement.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ): Justice Ministries.
Episcopal Church: Peace and Justice Ministries.
Evangelicals for Human Rights: An Evangelical Declaration Against Torture.
* Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA): 1) Social Statements. 2) Social Policy Actions.
Lutheran Peace Fellowship: LPF in a Nutshell and Vision Statement.
* Mennonite Church: 1) Peace and Justice Support Network. 2) Article 22. Peace, Justice, and Nonresistance.
* Orthodox Christians: 1) Orthodox Peace Fellowship. 2) The Orthodox Church and Society.
* Presbyterian Church: Social Issues.
* United Church of Christ (UCC): 1) Justice and Witness Ministries. 2) Issues Briefing Book.
Unitarian Universalist: Social Justice Statements
* United Methodist Church: 1) Faith in Action, 2) Making Our Voices Heard.
Introduction Roman Catholic (Part 1/6) Other Christian Traditions (Part 2/6)
Other Religions (Part 3/6) Interfaith Groups (Part 4/6) United Nations (Part 5/6) Business-related (Part 6/6)
Gratitude to St. Joseph Foundation for Charitable Purposes for financial support for this addition and to the
Institute for Peace and Justice for use of their Pope Paul VIth graphic.
Modified February 15, 2008.