Social messages of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America are built on its social policy (including social statements), draw attention to certain priority concerns that arise from this church’s mission in the world, and encourage discussion and action. They address the contemporary situation in light of the prophetic and compassionate traditions of the Bible. They are adopted by the ELCA Church Council and express the convictions of the leaders of this church. Since 1988, the ELCA has adopted twelve messages.
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| AIDS (1988) pdf |
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El SIDA (1988) pdf |
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| Changing Europe (1990) pdf |
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| Commercial Sexual Exploitation (2001) pdf |
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Explotaćion Sexual (2001) pdf |
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| Community Violence (1994) pdf |
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Violencia Comunidad (1994) pdf |
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| End of Life Decisions (1992) pdf |
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Final de la Vida (1992) pdf |
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| Homelessness (1990) pdf |
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Gente sin Vivienda (1990) pdf |
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| Immigration (1998) pdf |
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Inmigración (1998) pdf |
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| Israeli/Palestinian Conflict (1989) pdf |
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| Mental Illness (2011) pdf |
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| People Living with Disabilities (2010) pdf |
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Personas discapacidades (2010) pdf |
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| Sexuality (1996) pdf |
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La Sexualidad (1996) pdf |
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| Suicide Prevention (1999) pdf |
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Suicido (1999) pdf |
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| Terrorism (2004) pdf |
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Terrorismo (2004) pdf |