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Defends innocent life

Positive evidence that a candidate defends life in law and policy.

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Defends innocent life

Tier 3 - Positive Fitness

Positive evidence that a candidate defends life in law and policy.

Principle: Civil protection of innocent life.

Scripture: Psalm 127:3, Psalm 139:13-16, Proverbs 31:8-9

Reformed rationale: Civil protection of innocent life is a positive duty of the magistrate under the sixth commandment.