TRUTH:
We believe in the power of knowledge and the liberating force of truth. We
commit ourselves to the systematic and scientific search for truth and to
fairness and openness in its pursuit. We reject all forms of deceit, falseness,
and dishonesty. We strive for the highest quality of intellectual and academic
output at the same time that we recognize and value the wisdom of the heart.

JUSTICE:
We believe that all human beings should be equally blessed to be responsible for
and to enjoy the fruits of knowledge-generation and social progress. We commit
ourselves to a society where power and opportunity are equally shared and where
the “naked are clothed and the hungry are fed.” We reject discrimination of any
kind against any individual or any people’s rights, welfare and empowerment are
centrally valued.

PEACE:
We believe that God has called us to be peace-builders. We also believe that
peace means absence of violence as well as the presence of values, attitudes,
behavior and ways of life based on non-violence and respect for the fundamental
rights and freedom of every person. We reject violence of any form and in every
social interaction and all institutions. We are committed to work for creative
and constructive ways of solving conflict and to foster caring and loving
relationships among all human beings and between humans and the rest of the
creation.

We believe that God has called us to be stewards of all creation and that
the well-being and happiness of future generations rest upon sustainable and
equitable systems and processes of production and consumption. We reject
destruction of the environment and waste of natural resources. We commit
ourselves to care for the earth and to practice a lifestyle that sustains the
health of the planet on which all life depends.