Social Justice and Social Welfare
As part of its mission witness the
Presbyterian Church maintains a strong sense of social concern for the people in
Taiwan and for the future of the nation.
During the dark era of Martial Law a number
of Presbyterians, including a former General Secretary, Rev. Dr. C. M. Kao, were
among those imprisoned by the KMT for the peaceful expression of their ideals
and beliefs. In addition the Taiwanese Bible and two editions of the Taiwan
Church News were confiscated (1977, 1987).
In the 1970s the Church took courage and
became a “voice for the voiceless Taiwanese” and issued three critical public
proclamations:
- Public Statement on our National Fate (1971)
- Our Appeal - Concerning the
Bible, the Church and the Nation (1975)
- Declaration on Human Rights (1977)
The 1990s saw further statements:
- Public Statement on the Sovereignty of
Taiwan (199l)
- The Anti-Nuclear Declaration (1992)
- Concerning the Present
Relationship between Taiwan and China (1993)
Note: for full text of Statements
visit https://www.pct.org.tw
With the lifting of Martial Law it is true Taiwan
society changed dramatically still today democracy struggles to take root. The
PCT continues to identify with this land, to share the aspirations of its people
and to be in solidarity with them. Committed to pray and strive for justice,
peace, integrity of creation, and the guarantee of full human rights in Taiwan
as well as in the wider global community.
The other direction in which the PCT
expresses its social concern to the often marginalized people is through the
ministries of its social service and welfare agencies:
- Fishermen's Service Centre
- Aboriginal Community Development Centre
- Taiwan Women's Development
Association
- Rainbow Project
- Disabled People's Concern Centre
- Labor and Migrant Workers Concern Centre
- Disaster Relief and Reconstruction Centres
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