News and Resources

A Faith-based Perspective on Justice: Dr. Ganoune Diop's Address to United Nations Symposium

Read the full text of the presentation made by Dr. Ganoune Diop, director of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty, at the recent 5th Annual United Nations Symposium on the Role of Faith-based Organizations in International Affairs

Why Does PARL Attend Interfaith Events?

Posted February 25, 2019

Have you ever wondered why the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL) department represents the Seventh-day Adventist Church at inter-faith events? Or perhaps you've wondered how mingling with public officials or leaders of other faiths relates to the mission of the Adventist Church? Find out more about the unique task of PARL as it seeks to share Adventist beliefs, values, and identity in the public realm.

Videos Released from Sabbatarian Adventist Dialogue

Posted February 25, 2019

The presentations, given by scholars and leaders from the Seventh-day Adventist Church and the Seventh Day Adventist Reform Movement, explore both theological similarities as well as key differences.

At the United Nations, Adventists Seek New Approaches to Funding Humanitarian Development

Posted February 21, 2019

The contribution of religious groups goes far beyond mobilizing financial resources, say participants in a symposium that brought together a broad range of faith-based organizations.

Korea’s Supreme Court Gives Historic Legal Victory to Young Adventist Student

Posted February 14, 2019

The long-awaited ruling supports a legal right to Sabbath accommodation.

PARL Training

The Foundations and Functions of PARL

Posted January 9, 2017

This short manual provides a basic overview—both theological and practical—of the role of a Public Affairs and Religious Liberty director. Although this publication is intended primarily for Division, Union, and Conference-level directors, local church PARL leaders may also find the material helpful.

Church Statements

Freedom of Speech and Defamation of Religion

Posted May 6, 2016

This statement was approved and voted by the Executive Committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on June 23, 2010, and released at the General Conference Session in Atlanta, Georgia, June 24-July 3, 2010.

Call for Peace

Posted May 6, 2016

This statement was voted during the Spring Meeting of the General Conference Executive Committee on April 18, 2002 in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Religious Liberty, Evangelism, and Proselytism

Posted May 6, 2016

This statement was voted by the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Administrative Committee (ADCOM), for release at the time of the General Conference Session in Toronto, Canada, June 29-July 9, 2000.

Religious Minorities and Religious Freedom

Posted May 6, 2016

This statement was voted during the Annual Council of the General Conference Executive Committee on Wednesday, September 29, 1999 in Silver Spring, Maryland.

Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Posted May 6, 2016

This statement was voted by the General Conference Administrative Committee, November 17, 1998, and released by the General Conference Office of Public Affairs.

International Documents

World Report

World Report 2010-11

Posted November 6, 2013

This report has come a long ways from our initial endeavor to document the state of religious freedom in the world with a focus on the Seventh-day Adventist experience. In an increasingly interrelated global world, a systemic approach to religious freedom in the context of human rights is warranted and requires a broader, multidisciplinary approach.

World Report 2015

Posted November 6, 2013

In spite of an unprecedented global mobilization to promote religious freedom, including the recent advocacy of the pope, Catholic bishops, and politicians of various parties, the state of religious freedom in the world remains bleak. Various statistics point in the same direction, namely an increase in restrictions to religious freedom.