“No, we cannot compromise the core values of what we believe, and we believe every human being deserves to live and die in dignity. We believe all human beings are worthy of respect. We believe peace is not an option, but the only way forward for all of us to find what we pray for. We believe poverty and hunger are not inevitable but can be eradicated. We believe the Earth is alive and must be treated as a living being with whom we are in a profound relationship. We are open-minded, but we cannot compromise the core values of what we believe.”
Bishop Steven Charleston ~ October 10, 2023
