Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion.

Alone on earth, the Church affirms that God himself is bound by reason.

The church "affirms the unique value of all human life" from the "moment of conception".

Relatively soon after the death of people considered very holy, the local Church affirmed that they could be liturgically celebrated as saints.

However, the Church also affirms "unity in diversity", which generally allows for district and congregational autonomy.

The Church accordingly affirms defining marriage as the legal and lawful union between a man and a woman.

Of course its purpose is procreation, but the church also affirms the unitive aspect: it brings a couple together.

The Church has affirmed the belief throughout its history, while also changing emphases and wording to reflect an increasingly mature understanding.

The church affirms the Three Forms of Unity.