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As the inauguration of Donald Trump approaches, the presidents of the Unitarian Universalist Association and the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee today issued a “Declaration of Conscience” vowing to “oppose any and all unjust government actions to deport, register, discriminate, or despoil.”
In a letter introducing the declaration—which the UUA and UUSC are inviting individuals and congregations to sign—UUA President Peter Morales and UUSC President Tom Andrews said their two organizations have “undertaken an unprecedented degree of coordination.”
“We will keep you informed of the progress of this effort and of further opportunities to advance our cause together in the coming weeks and months,” they promise.
The complete declaration says:
At this extraordinary time in our nation’s history, we are called to affirm our profound commitment to the fundamental principles of justice, equity and compassion, to truth and core values of American society.
In the face of looming threats to immigrants, Muslims, people of color, and the LGBTQ community and the rise of hate speech, harassment and hate crimes, we affirm our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
In opposition to any steps to undermine the right of every citizen to vote or to turn back advances in access to health care and reproductive rights, we affirm our commitment to justice and compassion in human relations.
And against actions to weaken or eliminate initiatives to address the threat of climate change—actions that would threaten not only our country but the entire planet—we affirm our unyielding commitment to protect the interdependent web of all existence.
We will oppose any and all unjust government actions to deport, register, discriminate, or despoil.
As people of conscience, we declare our commitment to translate our values into action as we stand on the side of love with the most vulnerable among us.
We welcome and invite all to join in this commitment for justice.
The time is now.
Declaration of Conscience, by UUA President Peter Morales and UUSC President Tom Andrews.