Affirmation of Faith
I believe in God,
maker of an unfinished world,
who calls us to participate in bringing about
the fullness of Creation—
God, who created abundant resources to provide for all;
God, who has not divided people into rich and poor,
owners and slaves,
nor pitted us against each other
because of race, colour, social class or sex.
I believe in Jesus Christ
who was ridiculed, tortured and executed
for the sins of humankind.
He has overthrown the rule of evil and injustice
and continues to judge and redeem
the hatred and arrogance of human beings.
I believe in the Spirit of God
whose flame comforts us with divine presence
and causes our hearts to burn for righteousness and justice.
I believe in the reconciling power of God
in my life and in the world.
I believe that God, through people,
can bring peace and hope,
justice and equality,
the relief of suffering and pain,
and the final triumph of love and grace.
Amen.
—Banquet of Praise, compiled and published by
Bread for the World,1990.
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