Today I read Michael Horton’s “A Review of the Manhattan Declaration”, and I found it enlightening. I don’t think his arguments are designed to convince the reader to sign or not sign the document. They did not sway me in either way. They seem to be designed to give the evangelical some clarification on why the document is not a truly evangelical document, which in and of itself is enlightening.
I encourage you to read the review and comment back here on your impressions. Should one be persuaded to sign or not sign by Mr. Horton’s arguments?
- Michael Horton’s “A Review of the Manhattan Declaration
- The Manhattan Declaration
Recently a document was presented to the National Press Club entitled “The Manhattan Declaration”. It is a document written and signed by leaders of the Roman Catholic church, the Orthodox church and Evangelical churches. The aim of the document is to make a statement concerning the collective resolve of these leaders and the other signatories that we “reaffirm” and “defend” such “fundamental truths” as “the sanctity of human life, the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife and the rights of conscience and religious liberty.”
At the time of this post 123,115 individuals have signed this document. However, it has not been without disagreement among evangelicals. If you are still not sure whether you should sign the document, please consider reading the document and the opposing evangelical reasons concerning signing the document. I provide you with the links below.
- The Manhattan Declaration
- Albert Mohler’s reason for signing
- John MacArthur’s reason for not signing
I hope you will consider this issue prayerfully.
Friends,
Focus on the Family Action has launched a petition urging that any health
care reform proposal respect the rights of the preborn, health care
professionals and our families. Focus Action wants to deliver petitions
to Congress. I just signed and I’m asking you to do so as well.
This is very urgent – please sign today to defend the preborn!
Please go here:
http://www.focuspetitions.com/215/petition.asp?PID=22805498&NID=1
Blessings, Mark
