We trust you will find the downloadable resources available here helpful in learning more about the Manhattan Declaration and the vital issues it addresses. It is our hope these resources will assist you in engaging the larger culture on these issues. Finally, we hope you will use the downloadable resources designed to help promote the Manhattan Declaration and obtain more signatures. Most downloads are in pdf format and require
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Worldview Resource Directory
This document was originally developed for the Centurion Program offered through the Colson Center for Christian Worldview (
www.ColsonCenter.org). The Manhattan Declaration only address three specific issues: life, marriage, and religious liberty. Although the Worldview Resource Directory addresses these issues, it also goes far beyond them into other Christian worldview issue. Users should remember that the Directory was not created by the framers of the Manhattan Declaration and that the framers do not necessarily endorse the Directory or all its contents.
Manhattan Declaration: A Guide for Study and Discussion
Written by T. M. Moore, this study guide takes each section of the Manhattan Declaration and connects it with a series of questions for study or discussion connected with a series of scripture readings.
Manhattan Declaration PowerPoint Presentation
Dr. Vincent Estill, pastor of Bible Way Baptist Church, Rossville, GA, prepared a PowerPoint presentation to accompany the reading of the Manhattan Declaration, with an introduction for Sanctity of Life Sunday. It is available here as a zip file along with instructions and the script showing slide changes.
Signatory Sheet
Complete with instructions, this is a document to be used by churches, neighborhoods, and organizations to collect signatures in support of the Manhattan Declaration. The document can be used by people who wish to collect actual signatures and then submit them to be added to the electronic signers.
Manhattan Declaration Interview
Join Dr. Robert Acuff as he interviews four of the principle signers of Manhattan Declaration in mp3 format. Intervewed are: The Rev. Carmen Fowler, Presbyterian Lay Committee; Dr. Ken Hutcherson, Antioch Bible Church; John Stonestreet, Summit Ministries; and Bishop George Dallas McKinney, St Stephens Cathedral.
Also available on CD.
Christians and Culture: AFA Journal Summary of the Manhattan Declaration
A one-page summary of the Manhattan Declaration published in the February 2010 edition of AFA Journal.
Manhattan Declaration Summary
- Official Summary: A two-page summary of the Manhattan Declaration provided by the framers.
- AFA Summary: Intended to be printed on both front-and-back of a single sheet, this is a foldable summary of the Declaration prepared by the AFA. It is useful for explaining to others what the Manhattan Declaration speaks about. However, users should remember that this is a summary and not the full document.
- Chinese translation of the Manhattan Declaration Summary.
- Brazilian Portuguese translation of the Manhattan Declaration Summary
Kentucky House Resolution On March 11 by voice vote the Kentucky House of Representatives passed a resolution to "Recognize and honor the efforts of those who have inspired thousands of Kentuckians with the Manhattan Declaration."
Bulletin Article : Originally written by Marian Ziegler for her parish bulletin, this article has been edited for use in any church setting to briefly explain the Manhattan Declaration and encourage members to go online to sign it.
Our One Nation
A group of people who subscribe to the principles of the Manhattan Declaration have formed a "grass-roots" movement named "OUR ONE NATION UNDER GOD." They are a group who believes in Judeo-Christian values and who will publicly and boldly defend them whenever they are under attack. They have a well organized program that can be locally adapted. PowerPoint and Word files that can be used to replicate this program are contained in this download (6 MB zip file). For more information contact: OUR ONE NATION UNDER GOD, P.O. Box 62, Fallston MD 21047-0062..