The Diocese of Atlanta has called for volunteers to promote and facilitate local and non-partisan voter engagement efforts.

In a Facebook post on Monday, Oct. 11, the Diocese of Atlanta said the Episcopal Church is launching an Election Activator program to help with the 2022 voter engagement.

The church said they are looking for interested volunteers and participants to promote and engage in local and non-partisan voter engagement efforts.

Interested participants and those who wish to see more information written in this article may visit the Diocese of Atlanta's Facebook page.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Archdiocese of Atlanta has raised awareness about domestic abuse.

The Archdiocese of Atlanta addressed concerns about domestic abuse in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oct. 6, when Domestic Violence Awareness Month was declared.

Many people are unaware of the church's doctrine on domestic abuse, according to the archbishop.

The Atlanta Archdiocese has also raised the alarm, citing that some people incorrectly believe they are obligated to remain in abusive situations.

In the meantime, the Archdiocese of Atlanta released a podcast addressing domestic abuse and Catholic responses.

The podcast "Made for Love Episode 4: When Love Means Leaving," according to the company's website, addressed domestic abuse, which is a "tragic reality" in some families.

It further alleged that bishops published a statement on domestic violence called "When I Call for Help" almost 20 years ago. Many individuals, however, are unaware of what the church has to say about it, according to the report.

Appeal for Help

The bishops of the Catholic Church in the United States emphasized in a statement issued by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that violence against women, whether inside or outside the family, is never justified.

The Catholic bishops emphasized that all physical, sexual, psychological, or verbal forms of violence are considered immoral. They went on to say that it is frequently a felony as well.

Pastors have urged the public to join them in a moral revolution to replace a violent culture. They also recognized that violence takes many forms, has many causes, and has many victims, both men, and women.

The statement read the Catholic Church teaches that any violence directed at another person deprives that person of being treated with compassion. Instead, the individual is seen as a tool to be manipulated, according to the Catholic bishops.

When a sacramental marriage is broken, clergy often ask the abused spouse, "How do these violent acts relate to the vows to take the spouse for better or worse?"

According to the declaration, the person who is being assaulted must realize that intervening to halt the violence does not violate the marriage vows.

According to the report, while violence can be directed at men, women, and children are disproportionately affected.

The bishops condemned domestic violence in a statement made in 1992.

According to the statement, they encouraged Christians to fight back vehemently.

According to the pastors, domestic violence has become a top concern for many dioceses, parishes, and organizations since then. Pastors have applauded and encouraged these activities.

The bishops also reiterated their advice that battered women and abusive males have access to the church's resources. Both groups are in desperate need of Jesus' healing and strength.

They also focus on violence against women, as women account for 85 percent of non-lethal domestic abuse incidents.

According to the US Catholic bishops, women's most substantial risk of violence comes from their present or previous husbands or boyfriends.

 

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