In August, the College announced support of the \u201cVote No\u201d work of Minnesotans United for All Families to prevent passage of a Minnesota Constitutional amendment that would define marriage. The College is proud to stand with five of Minnesota\u2019s synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, nearly 600 businesses and organizations, and<\/p>\n
150 ordained church leaders. The College\u2019s decision to support the \u201cVote No\u201d effort is grounded in the commitment of the College to end discrimination; its academic tradition of critical and humble inquiry and of modeling and fostering civil discourse; and its Lutheran heritage, which requires that we build inclusive communities, learn from the other, and seek social justice.<\/p>\n
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