The Manhattan Declaration focuses on three vital principles of justice and the common good on which the signers say they will not compromise: the sanctity of human life in all stages and conditions; the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife; and religious liberty and freedom of conscience. The Declaration is a message from men and women of faith to both the church and the larger culture. And not surprisingly, people have criticized the Declaration for taking a bold biblical stand on the issues it addresses. And even some who agree with the principles stated in the Manhattan Declaration have criticized it for uniting three faith traditions in a common statement.

A number of Christian thinkers and leaders have responded to the various criticisms leveled against the Manhattan Declaration. Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky sounded a common them when he wrote that he signed it “…because I want to put my name on its final pledge -- that we will not bend the knee to Caesar. We will not participate in any subversion of life. We will not be forced to accept any other relationship as equal in status or rights to heterosexual marriage. We will not refrain from proclaiming the truth -- and we will order our churches and institutions and ministries by Christian conviction.”

You will find a link to Dr. Mohler’s commentary and links to other articles in support by clicking on the Articles link to the left. You will also find videos of supporters explaining the Manhattan Declaration and the reasons they signed it.