The Social Principles Project

05/28/2026

Public witness and advocacy still matter 💪💪

STATEMENT REGARDING HB 1232 🚨

To my fellow North Carolinians,

After further discussion and feedback from constituents and members of the community, I have decided to remove myself as a sponsor of House Bill 1232 in its current form.

I remain firmly pro-life and strongly believe in protecting innocent human life. That conviction has not changed. However, I also believe legislation must be written with absolute clarity so that its intent cannot be misunderstood or broadly misinterpreted in ways that create fear and confusion.

The purpose behind this legislation was to affirm the value and dignity of unborn life — not to suggest that women should face capital punishment or to create uncertainty surrounding difficult medical situations. Unfortunately, portions of the bill’s current language have led to significant misunderstandings and differing misinterpretations that distract from the core pro-life message and intent.

I believe this issue deserves thoughtful, compassionate, and carefully crafted policy. Protecting life and showing compassion toward families should go hand in hand.

For that reason, I believe additional work, clarification, and discussion are necessary before moving forward with legislation of this magnitude. I appreciate everyone who has reached out respectfully to share their concerns, perspectives, and feedback.

Respectfully in service,
Ben Moss

05/26/2026

NC House Bill 1232:
https://webservices.ncleg.gov/ViewBillDocument/2025/9070/0/DRH10579-NJy-55

This touches the lives of your female family members, coworkers, church family, and community members in ways you may never even know. Be informed and in prayer for our legislators as this bill comes up for discussion.

In North Carolina, he just introduced a new law that states life begins at fertilization and it's legal to use ‘deadly force’ to protect this life.
What does this mean in practice? It would be legal to murder women who use IUDs or emergency contraception like Plan B.
This bill should never pass.

05/25/2026

Today we remember George Floyd.

05/21/2026

This week is a special confluence of days of observance for United Methodists as Aldersgate Day and Pentecost both fall on Sunday. These days give us a special opportunity to think about what grace means and how we live out the gospel message around us.

05/20/2026

The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church is acutely aware of, and deeply concerned about, the recent decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to deny protection to Section Two of the Voting Rights Act.

05/19/2026

Church women urged to resist authoritarianism: United Methodists Stacey Abrams and her mother, the Rev. Carolyn Abrams, challenged United Women in Faith to disrupt rollbacks to voting rights. Elizabeth Eckford, one of the Little Rock Nine, also shared her story of bravery in the face of brutality.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/church-women-urged-to-resist-authoritarianism

05/19/2026

Our hearts are with the Islamic Center of San Diego, the victims and families impacted by today's horrific act of violence, and Muslims everywhere as they prepare to celebrate Eid al-Adha later this month.

Muslims, like all Americans, deserve the religious freedom to worship and practice their faith safely.

Anti-Muslim rhetoric and violence is on the rise across the United States. It's on all of us to push back against any and all hate against the Muslim members of our communities.

05/17/2026

Today, United Methodists celebrate Heritage Sunday, a day to honor our past and envision our future. The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of women receiving full ordination rights and full membership in annual conferences in The United Methodist Church. In recognition of this milestone, the 2026 Heritage Sunday theme is “The Spirit Falls Equally,” an acknowledgement that God calls – and always has called – all people, regardless of gender.

Honor United Methodist women pastors that have inspired you in the comments!

“From early leaders like Susanna Wesley and Jarena Lee and throughout Methodism’s history, women have long shaped the witness and ministry of the church,” points out Dr. Ashley Boggan, Commission on Archives and History of The UMC general secretary. “The theme, ‘The Spirit Falls Equally,’ reminds us that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit has never been limited by human boundaries. Even when their gifts were not fully affirmed by the church, women have been called to lead, preach, and serve throughout our denomination’s history.”

05/13/2026

As the Council of Bishops gathered in Jacksonville, Bishop LaTrelle Miller Easterling offered a reminder that feels especially important in this moment. ❤️

“Love cannot remain silent in the face of suffering, injustice or dehumanization. A Gospel that does not move our feet, has not reached our hearts.”

These words invite us to reflect on what it means to live out a faith that is both courageous and grounded, engaged in the world while rooted first in Christ.

Read the full article here: https://www.umnews.org/en/news/as-us-250th-nears-bishops-discuss-democracy