Throughout our history, Methodists around the world have held strong convictions about many social issues. These commitments have defined denominational priorities, shaped local church ministries, and at times influenced the formation of national laws and policies. In the united Methodist Church, we can draw on a remarkable resource called "Our Social Principles: to help guide our own thinking about the complex issues facing our community, our country, and our world. In this series, we'll explore these Social Principles and consider their implications for our church and for own lives.