February 5, 2020 | Statements: On Military Tax Resistance
I. Committee to Study War and Peace A. Materials: Committee to Study War and Peace Report including Appendices, pp. 381-452 B. Recommendations 1. That synod approve the following moral statements and direct the executive director to communicate these moral concerns to...
February 5, 2020 | Statements: On Military Tax Resistance
On Seeking Means to Support Employees Who Wish to Engage in War Tax Resistance—From the Presbytery of de Christo. Whereas, War tax resistance is recognized by the Presbyterian Church (USA) as a witness to peacemaking, as evidenced on pages 12 and 13 of the document...
February 5, 2020 | Statements: On Military Tax Resistance
As Christians we share responsibility for how our tax dollars are spent. Though it is true that no one is totally pure of social sin, some feel compelled to take action to reduce their culpability. The choices are many and often difficult. Tax resistance, or some form...
February 5, 2020 | Statements: On Military Tax Resistance
Mennonite Central Committee In response to global violence, we call the church to . . . be steadfast in our refusal to participate in, train for, pay for, or profit from the use of military violence. (From “And No One Shall Make Them Afraid:” A Mennonite...
February 5, 2020 | Statements: On Military Tax Resistance
Baltimore Yearly Meeting Peace and Nonviolence Friends of all ages may witness by acts ranging from refusal to pay war taxes to non- participation in war-related work to demonstrations and other public witness. All should be aware of the tragic consequences of...
