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United Methodists Do Not Torture

Our commitment to human rights is grounded in the conviction that each and every human life is sacred. Therefore the United Methodist Church endorses legislative and judicial remedies for the use of torture and illegal detention ...such as the appointment of special counsels [and] appropriate investigations.

#6120 "Opposition to Torture" Book of Resolutions (2008)

Our commitment to truth and justice is based on God’s character. We, as faithful Christians holding each other accountable in God's love and redemption, call for an independent Commission of Inquiry in order to know the truth of the extent of all acts of torture. Knowing the truth of past actions is essential to being free to respect the basic dignity and human rights of all people in the future. We must never torture again.

We pledge to bring awareness to this issue by participating in Torture Awareness Month (June) and lifting up victims of torture throughout the world. We must hold each other accountable in Christian love to transform the world and bring God’s love and peace to all people.

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Recent News

  • Torture Awareness Month June
  • ‘Confronting the Culture of Torture’

  • National Religious Campaign Against Torture offers resources, suggested activities that congregations can use throughout the month.


  • Religious leaders oppose torture
  • Ask White House to sign international treaty preventing torture

  • Ratification would enhance U.S. effectiveness and credibility in urging other countries to stop the use of torture, according to faith leaders.


  • Human rights actions
  • Several opportunities to effect changes

  • Human Rights Day is Dec. 10; close Guantanamo Bay detention facility; end prolonged solitary confinement among many opportunities to take action.


  • On torture and waterboarding
  • ‘Those who strive to be our future leaders and who proudly proclaim their faith should look to their religion for guidance on how to treat prisoners.’


  • Santorum ‘still wrong’
  • June is Torture Awareness Month

  • Former U.S. senator’s defense of ‘breaking people’ is shocking, says anti-torture religious coalition.


  • ‘Build a Torture-Free Future’
  • Torture Awareness Month resources

  • National Religious Campaign Against Torture says June offers timely opportunity to respond to persons who falsely claim torture led the U.S. to Osama bin Laden.


  • Desecrating the sanctity of life
  • Shackling women prisoners during childbirth

  • Shackling women prisoners during childbirth is a shameful practice that strips away the dignity from the sacred moment of welcoming a new life into the world and increases danger to the health and well-being of both the child and mother.


  • June is Torture Awareness Month
  • June 26 is U.N. Day to support victims of torture

  • National Religious Campaign Against Torture encourages faith community to focus on the need for accountability for U.S.-sponsored torture; offers worship, advocacy resources.



  • A moral consensus against torture
  • Interfaith conference March 25-26, Durham, N.C.

  • Gathering of people of faith will prepare them for anti-torture advocacy within their own communities.


  • Anti-torture resources
  • Videos can stimulate discussion

  • Petition drive supports complaint against U.S.-government-sanctioned abuse of detainees.


  • Faith community condemns torture
  • Physicians for Human Rights reports medical experimentation

  • General Board of Church & Society signs complaint calling for investigation; June 25 program to address charges.


  • June is Torture Awareness Month
  • ‘Ending Torture: Our Nation’s Unfinished Business’

  • National Religious Campaign Against Torture urges support of 2 primary efforts.








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