We learned from Chuck Colson today that the Manhattan Declaration project has collected over 370,000 signatories since it was launched by Mr. Colson and some of the nation’s most prominent Christian clergy.

The declaration marks one of the (potentially) most important developments in modern American history. Christian leaders from numerous denominations have banded together to pledge that their faith will trump obedience to immoral regulations, laws or orders from our present government:

“We will not comply with any edict that purports to compel our institutions to participate in abortions, embryo-destructive research, assisted suicide and euthanasia, or any other anti-life act,” the Manhattan Declaration says in its opening.

Clergy and Christians from across the nation have been adding their names, pledging to one another and to our Maker, that we will be obey God in matters of fundamental morality, particularly in the area of abortion.

Their goal is to reach 1 million faithful. We urge our readers to visit the website and, if you’re comfortable, join with us and others across the nation by adding your own name:

www.ManhattanDeclaration.org

The days of decision are fast upon us. We must be good citizens, and render to Caesar what belongs to Caesar; but we must strengthen our resolve to deny Caesar what belongs to God.