The Work of Reconciliation
Within the next 30 years, all Christians should focus on unifying their religious differences into a single body of belief. This aligns with society, the Word, and the Spirit of God's Grace on this Earth.
Our Commitments
Operating within the constraints of "doing the exact opposite of the Christian Crusades."
We Will Not Conquer
The Christian Crusades sought to spread faith through violence and conquest. We commit to the exact opposite: spreading understanding through peaceful dialogue, service, and love.
We Will Listen First
Before offering our own perspective, we will seek to truly understand the theological traditions, historical contexts, and spiritual journeys of our separated brothers and sisters.
We Will Honor Diversity
Unity does not require uniformity. We celebrate the rich diversity of Christian expression while seeking the common ground that binds us together in Christ.
We Will Pursue Truth Together
We believe that truth is not the possession of any single denomination. Through humble, collaborative inquiry, we seek a fuller understanding of God's revelation.
We Will Act in Good Works
The Bible directs humanity to produce Good Works, and Good Works are easier to pursue when we are not defending against perceived blasphemous attacks by fellow Christians.
We Will Embrace Confusion
By not having a rigid plan but a series of operating constraints, we ensure we will always have some confusion about how to move forward, requiring mutual conversation and commitment to peace.
Steps Toward Unity
Reconciliation is not a single event but a journey. These steps represent the path we believe the Church must walk together over the next generation.
"Society requires healing, still, from the trespasses of this century already. The Bible directs us — the collection of Humanity — to produce Good Works, and Good Works are easier to pursue and produce when defending against what are seen as blasphemous attacks by other sects of this same religion of Mercy and Reconciliation."— The Societas Christiana Manifesto