Theology

Taking a Stand

Addressing the complex issues contained in The Salvation Army's International Positional Statements. The articles are written by various members of the International Moral and Social Issues Council and deliberately reflect, in some measure, a spectrum of cultural viewpoints.

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Taking a Stand: Introduction

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Taking a Stand: The Use of Power

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Taking a Stand: Alcohol in Society

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Taking a Stand: Refugees and Asylum Seekers

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Taking a Stand: Racism

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Taking a Stand: Euthanasia and Assisted Suicide

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Taking a Stand: Abortion

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Taking a Stand: Corruption

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Taking a Stand: Caring for the Environment

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Taking a Stand: Peacemaking

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Taking a Stand: Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking

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Taking a Stand: Gambling

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