We oppose human trafficking, whether in the form of forced labor or sexual exploitation. Trafficking is a direct affront to the dignity of the human person as created in the image and likeness of God. We support efforts to prevent trafficking, to provide rescue and restoration to victims of trafficking, as well as to punish those who cause the demand for sexual and labor exploitation--the traffickers and those who purchase human beings as commodities. There are an estimated 27 Million men, women, and children worldwide being exploited for sexual and manual labor against their will today. Here in Minnesota, approximately 210-230 underage girls are sold for sex 5 times per day, and Minnesota has been documented as the fourth fastest growing market for trafficking in the United States. While there are an estimated 27 million slaves today, there are over 2 billion Christians—We can be the light that saturates this darkness.