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Why is the Church getting involved in politics? Since the days of
John Wesley, Methodists have had a strong belief in social justice, mission and outreach ministries. In our 2000 Book
of Resolutions, we state, Taking an active stance in society is nothing
new for followers of John Wesley. He set the example for us to continue personal and social piety. Ever since predecessor
churches to United Methodism flourished in the United States, we have been known as a denomination involved with people’s
lives, with political and social struggles, having local to international implications. It is an expression of the personal
change we experience in our baptism and conversion.
The United Methodist Church believes God’s love for the world is an
active and engaged love, a love seeking justice and liberty. We cannot just be observers. So we care enough about people’s
lives to risk interpreting God’s love, to take a stand, to call each of us into a response, no matter how controversial
or complex. The Church helps us think and act out a faith perspective, not just responding to all the other "mind-makers-up"
that exist in our society.
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