Universal truths are recognized across faiths and cultures.
The most basic of these truths, rooted in God’s Revelation, is that all persons share the same dignity, regardless of their stage of development, disabilities, or any other factor.
This truth is of such fundamental importance that it touches almost every aspect of public policy, from laws against murder and racial discrimination, to the right to food and shelter, to access to education and health care.
The Church has a legal right and a moral obligation to defend these truths throughout our culture, including in the public policy arena.