The Social Principles of The United Methodist Church have always been intended to reflect the whole church speaking to the whole world about how United Methodists understand the implications of the kingdom of God Jesus proclaimed for every part of our lives as human beings on Earth.
These Social Principles were first adopted in 1972. At that time, they were the primary vehicle for the four-year-old denomination forged by the uniting of the Evangelical United Brethren and The Methodist Church to offer public witness with (close to) one voice.
Much has changed since 1972, including the rise of “culture wars” in the United States and the overall composition of The United Methodist Church.
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