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The '''Frankfurt Declaration of Christian & Civil Liberties''' (also known as '''The Frankfurt Declaration''') is a theological statement issued in August 2022. It was drafted by a small group of evangelical pastors from Europe, North America, and Africa in response to government measures during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], which they viewed as an emergent totalitarianism that overreached into the spheres of the church, family, and individual conscience. The document uses an affirmations-and-denials format modeled after historic Christian confessions and calls Christians to prioritize obedience to God over conflicting state mandates.<ref>https://frankfurtdeclaration.com</ref> | The '''Frankfurt Declaration of Christian & Civil Liberties''' (also known as '''The Frankfurt Declaration''') is a theological statement issued in August 2022. It was drafted by a small group of evangelical pastors from Europe, North America, and Africa in response to government measures during the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic|COVID-19 pandemic]], which they viewed as an emergent totalitarianism that overreached into the spheres of the church, family, and individual conscience. The document uses an affirmations-and-denials format modeled after historic Christian confessions and calls Christians to prioritize obedience to God over conflicting state mandates.<ref>https://frankfurtdeclaration.com</ref> | ||
The declaration has been signed by thousands of pastors, theologians, and church leaders worldwide, including prominent figures such as [[John MacArthur]], [[Voddie Baucham]], [[James Coates]], and [[Douglas Wilson]]. Signatories represent diverse countries and Reformed, Baptist, and evangelical traditions. | The declaration has been signed by thousands of pastors, theologians, and church leaders worldwide, including prominent figures such as [[John MacArthur]], [[Voddie Baucham]], [[James Coates]], and [[Douglas Wilson]]. Signatories represent diverse countries and Reformed, Baptist, and evangelical traditions. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
* [[COVID-19 pandemic and religious restrictions]] | * [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic and religious restrictions|COVID-19 pandemic and religious restrictions]] | ||
* [[Religious freedom]] | * [[wikipedia:Religious freedom|Religious freedom]] | ||
* [[Sphere sovereignty]] | * [[Sphere sovereignty]] | ||
* [[Barmen Declaration]] (for historical comparison as a confessional response to state overreach) | * [[Barmen Declaration]] (for historical comparison as a confessional response to state overreach) | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
* [Official website | * [Official website](https://frankfurtdeclaration.com) | ||
[[Category:2022 documents]] | [[Category:2022 documents]] | ||