We, the undersigned, recognizing the universal and sacred responsibility to protect the innocence and dignity of children, affirm the following principles:

1. The Right to Safety and Dignity: Every child is entitled to a life free from exploitation, sexualization, abuse, and harm. This is not merely a moral imperative but a necessity for the continued evolution of the human race toward higher states of wisdom, empathy, and enlightenment. A society that prioritizes the well-being of its most vulnerable does not just preserve its present—it elevates its future, on Earth and beyond. If humanity seeks to take its place among the great civilizations of the cosmos, it must first prove itself worthy by ensuring the dignity and protection of its children. This right extends to the digital realm, where children must be shielded from exploitation enabled by unchecked technologies or ideologies. No cultural, religious, or ideological belief may supersede this fundamental right.

2. The Rejection of Harmful Doctrines and Practices: Any teaching, tradition, or practice that permits, justifies, or enables the exploitation or mistreatment of children is resoundingly rejected as false and morally indefensible. Many of the world’s major religions, whether through scripture, historical interpretation, or institutional practice, have contained doctrines that permit or excuse horrific abuses against children. Some texts and teachings have sanctioned marriages to minors, child concubinage, and sexual slavery, while others have justified the killing of children outside the faith, through war, sacrifice, or doctrines of divine punishment. In some traditions, religious institutions have systematically protected abusers rather than victims, silencing survivors and allowing cycles of harm to persist. The Interfaith Moral Amendment calls these practices what they are—moral failures that must be exposed and reformed. No belief system, sacred text, or cultural tradition can justify the sexual exploitation, enslavement, or murder of a child. We demand that religious and cultural leaders take accountability, revise harmful doctrines, and commit to a faith that truly safeguards the most vulnerable. Faith must evolve, not at the expense of its principles, but in alignment with the universal, undeniable duty to protect children.

3. A Universal Moral Duty: The protection of children transcends religious, cultural, and national boundaries, calling upon all individuals of faith and secular conviction to stand as guardians of the vulnerable. We summon not only the faithful but all stewards of culture—elders, thinkers, and guardians of tradition—to this universal cause. As humanity reaches beyond its planetary home, our collective moral integrity must rise to meet the responsibility that comes with expansion. Only a civilization that defends its most defenseless can hope to stand with honor among the stars. We summon not only the faithful but all stewards of culture—elders, thinkers, and guardians of tradition—to this universal cause.

4. The Empowerment of Females and Caregivers: Recognizing the biological role of females in bearing and nurturing children, alongside the broader role of all women and all men as primary protectors, we uphold their authority and responsibility in safeguarding the next generation.

5. The Duty to Speak and Act: Silence in the face of child exploitation is complicity. We commit to advocacy, education, and action to confront and dismantle harmful structures and ideologies.

6. A Call for Religious, Moral, and Governmental Reform: Communities, institutions, religious leaders, and policymakers are urged to examine and reform any doctrines, teachings, laws, policies, or systems that fail to fully protect children from harm. We urge the creation of transparent accountability mechanisms—within faith communities and beyond—to monitor, report, and address violations of children’s dignity, ensuring that reform is not merely declared but enforced. No religious institution is exempt from this moral responsibility, and all must be held accountable in ensuring that their teachings and practices safeguard the dignity and innocence of children.

7. An Ongoing Commitment: This amendment is a living moral mandate, evolving to meet the needs of children in a changing world, always upholding their inherent worth and right to a safe and dignified life. We pledge to restore those wounded by past failures, offering healing and justice alongside prevention, so every child’s spirit may be mended as well as defended. As we move forward in knowledge and progress, we recognize that the moral standing of our species will be measured not by power or conquest, but by how we protect those who cannot protect themselves. The path to true advancement is not through technological achievement alone, but through the evolution of our highest ethical responsibilities. We pledge to restore those wounded by past failures, offering healing and justice alongside prevention, so every child’s spirit may be mended as well as defended.

By affirming this Amendment, we pledge to uphold, defend, and advance these principles in our homes, communities, and institutions, ensuring that every child is cherished, protected, and honored as a sacred trust.