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December 10, 2015
by Paul Olson The drafters of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights specified thirty articles: rights and freedoms essential for the achievement of dignified living for all people. These rights include civil, political, social and economic liberties. The declaration represents the belief that persons can only flourish if there rights and freedoms are respected. The… Read more »
December 7, 2015
About Human Rights Day What is Human Rights Day? What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? What has the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) said about human rights? Liturgical resources A pastoral prayer for Human Rights Day An Advent devotion for Human Rights Day A Minute for Mission for Human Rights Day You Have Made Us… Read more »
December 10, 2013
Originally written for the 2013 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study “Where do universal human rights begin?” Eleanor Roosevelt’s question concerns the crowning achievement of her public service. In 1947 she chaired a United Nations committee of members from various political, cultural, and religious backgrounds charged with drafting a human rights declaration for all the… Read more »
February 18, 2013
I passed through Ralph Bunche Park at 43rd Street and First Avenue on Sunday. And it wondered me why the story of Dr. Ralph J. Bunche‘s life is not told more often. A political scientist, academic, writer, and diplomat, Bunche took part in planning for the creation of the United Nations. He was an adviser… Read more »
January 2, 2012
Toward a More Humane Future is a devotional study on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for use by individuals or groups. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 4No one shall be held in slavery or servitude; slavery and the slave trade shall be prohibited in all their forms. Scripture For freedom Christ has set… Read more »
December 26, 2011
Toward a More Humane Future is a devotional study on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for use by individuals or groups. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 3 Everyone has a right to life, liberty, and security of person. Scripture Let justice roll down like waters, and righteousness like an everlasting stream. Amos 5:24… Read more »
December 19, 2011
Toward a More Humane Future is a devotional study on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for use by individuals or groups. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 2 Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms set forth in this Declaration, without distinction of any kind, such as race, color, sex, language, religion,… Read more »
December 12, 2011
Toward a More Humane Future is a devotional study on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for use by individuals or groups. Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 1 All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act towards one another in… Read more »
December 10, 2011
On Human Rights Day, 2011, the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations is pleased to announce the launch of Toward a More Humane Future, an online devotional study on the Universal Declaration of Human Rights for use by individuals or groups. The 210th General Assembly (1998) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) voted to “celebrate the… Read more »
November 12, 2011
Human rights have been the focus of many statements by General Assemblies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its predecessor denominations. The Bible does not use the phrase “human rights.” However, Jesus stated, “I have come in order that you might have life in all its fullness.” He proclaimed that his calling included release of… Read more »
