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Opinion: To oppose Arizona’s Prop 139, simply look to Psalm 139

The Baptist Paper

Arizona's prop 139

As Southern Baptists, we believe each person is “fearfully and wonderfully made.” Whether you agree with our theological beliefs or not, surely any Arizonan can see how that statement communicates that every person has innate value that should be both acknowledged and respected. In other words, there’s a level of dignity owed to each person simply because they are a human being.

Our laws should reflect that.

“Proposition 139, which stands diametrically-opposed to the tenets set forth in Psalm 139, will permanently etch an attack on human dignity and human life into the state constitution.”

Read the full article at The Baptist Paper.

Arizona's prop 139


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