Resolution Number: 1982-D090
Title: Reject the Dogma of Creationism
Legislative Action Taken: Concurred As Substituted
Final Text:

Resolved, That this 67th General Convention affirm its belief in the glorious ability of God to create in any manner, and in this affirmation reject the rigid dogmatism of the "Creationist" movement; and be it further

Resolved, That we affirm our support of the scientists, educators, and theologians in the search for truth in this creation that God has given and entrusted to us.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, New Orleans, 1982 (New York: General Convention, 1983), p. C-161.

Legislative History

Author:
Originating House: House of Deputies
Originating Committee: Committee on Education

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(D090) Not Currently Available

Proposed Committee Substitute:

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That this 67th General Convention affirm its belief in the glorious ability of God to create in any manner, and in this affirmation reject the rigid dogmatism of the "Creationist" movement; and be it further

Resolved, That we affirm our support of the scientists, educators, and theologians in the search for truth in this creation that God has given and entrusted to us.

The Committee moved adoption of a substitute resolution.

Motion carried

Substitute resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #157)

House of Bishops

On the ninth day, the Secretary read:

HD Message #157 --D-90S, Creationism.

The House concurred

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #249)

Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, September 13.

Abstract:   The 67th General Convention affirms its belief in the ability of God to create in any manner, rejects the dogmatism of the Creationist movement and supports scientists, educators, and theologians in their search for truth.