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	==Gender==		==Gender==
	; What is your position on gender expression?		; What is your position on gender expression?
	See ''[[~~Sex, Gender, and the Mystery of Rebirth~~]]''.		See '''[[Rule 16]]'''.

	== Heresy ==		== Heresy ==

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	; What is your position on abortion?		; What is your position on abortion?
	We strongly recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.		We strongly recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.

			==Gender==
			; What is your position on gender expression?
			See ''[[Sex, Gender, and the Mystery of Rebirth]]''.

	== Heresy ==		== Heresy ==

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	We strongly recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.		We strongly recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.

			== Heresy ==
			; How does the Church of Humans respond to accusations of heresy?
			We reject centralized heresy.

	== Humanism ==		== Humanism ==

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	This FAQ is arranged alphabetically by topic and may refer the reader to explanation elsewhere on this site. Currently this page is under construction.		This FAQ is arranged alphabetically by topic and may refer the reader to explanation elsewhere on this site. Currently this page is under construction. Many answers can be found in our essay on our [[Historical and Theological Orientation]].

	== Abortion ==		== Abortion ==

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	== Abortion ==		== Abortion ==
	; What is your position on abortion?		; What is your position on abortion?
	We ~~sincerely~~ recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.		We strongly recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.

	== Humanism ==		== Humanism ==

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	== Humanism ==		== Humanism ==
	; Is this a humanist church?		; Is this a humanist church?
	No. Humanism generally begins from humanity as the highest meaningful frame. The Church of Humans begins from the witness of Christ and the reality that spiritual life is lived through human beings in community rather than through abstract institutions alone. We call ourselves "humans" to emphasize humility, because the Gospels repeatedly return to concrete human conduct: feeding, forgiving, welcoming, serving, recognizing, healing, protecting, and living truthfully with one another.		No. Humanism generally begins from humanity as the highest meaningful frame. The Church of Humans begins from the witness of Christ and the reality that spiritual life is lived through human beings in community rather than through abstract institutions alone. We call ourselves humans to emphasize humility, because the Gospels repeatedly return to concrete human conduct: feeding, forgiving, welcoming, serving, recognizing, healing, protecting, and living truthfully with one another.

	== Procreation ==		== Procreation ==
	; Are Christians required to be fruitful and multiply?		; Are Christians required to be fruitful and multiply?
	We believe procreation is honorable but not obligatory. Different callings exist, and no human should be compelled into parenthood against conscience, circumstance, or vocation (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew'').		We believe procreation is honorable but not obligatory. Different callings exist, and no human should be compelled into parenthood against conscience, circumstance, or vocation (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew'').

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	== Abortion ==		== Abortion ==
			; What is your position on abortion?
	We sincerely recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.		We sincerely recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.

			== Humanism ==
			; Is this a humanist church?
			No. Humanism generally begins from humanity as the highest meaningful frame. The Church of Humans begins from the witness of Christ and the reality that spiritual life is lived through human beings in community rather than through abstract institutions alone. We call ourselves "humans" to emphasize humility, because the Gospels repeatedly return to concrete human conduct: feeding, forgiving, welcoming, serving, recognizing, healing, protecting, and living truthfully with one another.

	== Procreation ==		== Procreation ==
			; Are Christians required to be fruitful and multiply?
	We believe procreation is honorable but not obligatory. Different callings exist, and no human should be compelled into parenthood against conscience, circumstance, or vocation (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew'').		We believe procreation is honorable but not obligatory. Different callings exist, and no human should be compelled into parenthood against conscience, circumstance, or vocation (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew'').

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	== Abortion ==		== Abortion ==
	We sincerely recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). ~~However~~, we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.		We sincerely recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative, (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). We [[Lamentation\|lament]] when this occurs, but we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.

	== Procreation ==		== Procreation ==
	We believe procreation is honorable but not obligatory. Different callings exist, and no human should be compelled into parenthood against conscience, circumstance, or vocation (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew'').		We believe procreation is honorable but not obligatory. Different callings exist, and no human should be compelled into parenthood against conscience, circumstance, or vocation (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations\|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew'').

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	This FAQ is ~~arrange~~ alphabetically by topic and may refer the reader to explanation elsewhere on this site. Currently this page is under construction.		This FAQ is arranged alphabetically by topic and may refer the reader to explanation elsewhere on this site. Currently this page is under construction.

	== Abortion ==		== Abortion ==

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This FAQ is arrange alphabetically by topic and may refer the reader to explanation elsewhere on this site. Currently this page is under construction.

== Abortion ==
We sincerely recommend against abortion except where conscience and circumstance leave no acceptable alternative (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew''). However, we do not regard abortion as the unforgivable sin described in the Gospels, which specifically concerns attributing the work of the Holy Spirit to evil or demonic forces.

== Procreation ==
We believe procreation is honorable but not obligatory. Different callings exist, and no human should be compelled into parenthood against conscience, circumstance, or vocation (see [[The Witness of Matthew#On Options and Obligations|On Options and Obligations]] in ''The Witness of Matthew'').