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Justice Declaration

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TAKE A STAND FOR JUSTICE THAT RESTORES

The United States locks up more of its citizens than any other nation. Our over-reliance on incarceration fails to make us safer or restore the people and communities who have been harmed. Our misguided response to crime has pervasive, devastating, and long-lasting consequences for individuals and American society at large. Followers of Christ have a unique responsibility and capacity to address this crisis. Grounded in biblical values, the Justice Declaration is a call to the Church to deploy its unique and unparalleled capacity to respond to crime and over-incarceration. Take a stand for justice that restores by signing the Justice Declaration and joining our advocacy network today.

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THE JUSTICE DECLARATION IS AN INITIATIVE OF THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

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WHAT IS THE JUSTICE DECLARATION

Because the good news of Jesus Christ calls the Church to advocate (or “be a witness”) for biblical truth and to care for the vulnerable, we, His followers, call for a justice system that is fair and redemptive for all. The Church has both the unique ability and unparalleled capacity to confront the staggering crisis of crime and incarceration in America and to respond with restorative solutions for communities, victims, and individuals responsible for crime.

Therefore, we make an urgent appeal to all who follow the Lord Jesus Christ to:

  • Affirm that the God of the Bible is a just God: justice flows from God’s very character, and the works of God’s hands are faithful and just;
  • Treat every human being as a person made in God’s own image, with a life worthy of respect, protection, and care;
  • Foster just relationships between God, fellow human beings, and property, which will lead to human flourishing;
  • Redouble our efforts to prevent crime by cultivating the “seedbeds of virtue,” including families, churches, neighborhoods, schools, and other sources of moral formation;
  • Care for the physical and emotional wounds of survivors of crime, ensure their safety, and support their meaningful participation in the justice system;
  • Take up the cause of the poor and vulnerable, ensuring fair access to education, economic opportunity, the social safety net, and, for those accused of crimes, the instruments of justice;
  • Advocate for proportional punishment, including alternatives to incarceration, that protects public safety, fosters accountability and provides opportunities to make amends;
  • Preach the good news of the gospel and proclaim that true freedom in Christ is available to all, including prisoners, recognizing that His atoning sacrifice covers all sin;
  • Invest in the discipleship of incarcerated men, women, and youth, protect their safety and human dignity, and minister to the needs of families and children with incarcerated loved ones;
  • Celebrate redemption in our congregations and communities by welcoming back those who have paid their debt to society, and by providing opportunities for all persons to reach their God-given potential.

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LEADERS WHO SUPPORT THE JUSTICE DECLARATION

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JAMES ACKERMAN

President and CEO
Prison Fellowship

WALTER KIM

President
National Association of Evangelicals

THE MOST REV. DR. FOLEY BEACH

Archbishop and Primate
Anglican Church in North America

CHRISTOPHER BROOKS

Pastor
Evangel Ministries

DHARIUS DANIELS

Senior Pastor
Kingdom Church

DR. JIM GARLOW

Senior Pastor
Skyline Wesleyan Church

J.D. GREEAR

Pastor
The Summit Church

SHIRLEY V. HOOGSTRA, J.D.

President
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities

DR. JOEL C. HUNTER

Senior Pastor 
Northland – A Church Distributed

JOHN JENKINS

Senior Pastor
First Baptist Church of Glenarden

JO ANNE LYON

Ambassador & General Superintendent Emerita
The Wesleyan Church

DR. C. BEN MITCHELL

Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs,
and Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy Union University

 

DR. RUSSELL MOORE

Director
Christianity Today's Public Theology Project

TRILLIA NEWBELL

Director of Community Outreach
Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission for the Southern Baptist Convention

REV. DR. SAMUEL RODRIGUEZ

President
National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference

DIMAS SALABERRIOS

President
Concerts of Prayer Greater New York

REV. DR. GABRIEL SALGUERO

President
National Latino Evangelical Coalition

JOHN STONESTREET

President
Colson Center for Christian Worldwide

JONI EARECKSON TADA

Founder & CEO
Joni and Friends International Disability Center

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