Statement of Principles
The American Solidarity Party is based in the tradition of Christian democracy. We acknowledge the
state should be pluralistic while upholding a vision of the common good of all and of each individual
informed by Christian tradition and acknowledging the primacy of religion in each person’s life.
These are our principles:
- Sanctity of Life: Human life is sacred, from conception to natural death. We thus oppose
abortion, euthanasia, and any direct and intentional attacks on innocent human life. We oppose
the death penalty as an unnecessary measure to protect human life. - Social Justice: We affirm a special collective responsibility to the most vulnerable members
of society and call for societal structures that uphold the equal value and dignity of each person,
regardless of any personal characteristics. This requires efforts to address systemic and historic
injustices, including long-standing racial injustice, in a way that confronts inequalities that
disparage innate personal dignity. - Community-Oriented Society: Humans are created to live in communities, and the proper
organization of our communities is necessary for the flourishing of our societies. Society
consists of various institutions and communities, like families, governments, and religious
groups, whose primary authority over their own affairs should be respected and defended.
Higher levels of government should serve to empower and support lower levels of authority,
rather than replace them. - Centrality of the Family: Natural marriage and the family are the central institutions of
society and must be supported and strengthened, not undermined. As the family provides for
the nurturing of children, it is the imperative of the state to advance the wellbeing of all families,
while respecting the duty of family members to fulfill their roles freely. - Economic Security: The state and subsidiary organizations must act to remedy economic
injustice by creating conditions for widespread ownership of property and production. Personal,
cooperative, and social ownership are all valid in a just society. Workers’ rights and a family
wage must be ensured, and those who cannot work should receive income adequate for full
participation in society. - Care for the Environment: Cultivation and good stewardship ought to characterize the
relationship between humanity and creation. The earth and its fruits are universally destined for
the benefit of all people. Both government and civil society have a responsibility to protect
natural resources, now and for future generations. - Peace and International Solidarity: Peace is the fruit of justice and requires solidarity
among peoples and nations. Aid and trade policies must advance justice, sustainability, and
human flourishing. Diplomatic and nonviolent means of resolution must be exhausted before
violent means can be considered. Military action must strictly adhere to just-war principles.
