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2004 Democratic Platform on Faith Communities' Embrace of Social Justice
January 1, 2008
Throughout history, communities of faith have brought comfort to the afflicted and shaped great movements for justice. We...
2008 Democratic Platform on Faith-based Organizations and the First Amendment
January 1, 2008
There is no conflict between supporting faith-based institutions and respecting our Constitution. We will ensure that public...
2008 Democratic Platform on the Enriching Role of Faith in Communities
January 1, 2008
We honor the central place of faith in our lives. Like our Founders, we believe that our nation, our communities, and our...
2008 Democratic Platform on Faith-based Organizations as Partners
January 1, 2008
Faith-based groups are not a replacement for government or secular non-profit programs; rather, they are yet another sector...
2004 Democratic Platform on the Basis for Equality under the Law
January 1, 2004
All of our people should have the opportunity to fulfill all of their potential, and each of us should be as equal in the...
2004 Democratic Platform on the Enriching Role of Faith in Communities
January 1, 2004
We honor the central place of faith in the lives of our people. Like our Founders, we believe that our nation, our...
1996 Democratic Platform on Faith and Enviornmental Protection
January 1, 1996
Today's Democratic Party believes we have a duty to preserve God's earth and American quality of life for future...
1996 Democratic Platform on Israel
January 1, 1996
The United States should continue to help Israel maintain its qualitative edge. Jerusalem is the capital of Israel and...
1996 Democratic Platform on Protecting Public Expressions of Faith
January 1, 1996
Americans have a right to express their love of God in public, and we applaud the President's work to ensure that children...
1996 Democratic Platform on Freedom of Religious Expression and the First Amendment
January 1, 1996
Today's Democratic Party understands that all Americans have a right to express their faith. The Constitution prohibits the...
1992 Democratic Platform on Israel
January 1, 1992
The United States must act effectively as an honest broker in the peace process. It must not, as has been the case with this...
1984 Democratic Platform on an Undivided Jerusalem
January 1, 1984
Jerusalem should remain forever undivided with free access to the holy places for people of all faiths. As stated in the...
1980 Democratic Platform on an Undivided Jerusalem
January 1, 1980
Jerusalem should remain forever undivided, with free access to the holy places for people of all faiths.
1976 Democratic Platform on an Undivided Jerusalem
January 1, 1976
We recognize and support the established status of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, with free access to all its holy...

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Democratic Party Platforms on Religion

The role of religion in public life is a recurring theme in American politics, and the two major political parties have often addressed this topic in their party platforms formulated during every presidential election. This collection gathers together statements from past Democratic Party platforms that speak to this nexus of religion and politics.