| Resolution Number: | 2003-C031 |
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| Title: | End All Forms of Religious Persecution and War |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the General Convention of The Episcopal Church speak out for an end to all forms of religious persecution and war by instituting, recognizing, supporting, and encouraging the yearly celebration of interfaith worship services (like the World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation) in all communities across America and around the world.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, 2003 (New York: General Convention, 2004), p. 477. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | Diocese of Michigan |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Ecumenical Relations |
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Ecumenical Relations presented its Report #1 on Resolution C031 (Waging Reconciliation) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(C031)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the General Convention of The Episcopal Church speak out for an end to all forms of religious persecution and war by instituting, recognizing, supporting, and encouraging the yearly celebration of interfaith worship services (like the World Sabbath of Religious Reconciliation) in all communities across America and around the world.
The Bishop of Northern Indiana moved to refer the resolution to the Standing Commission on Ecumenical Relations.
Motion defeated
A vote was taken on Resolution C031.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #40)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Ecumenical Relationships presented its Report #1 on HB Message #40 on Resolution C031 (Waging Reconciliation) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #100)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, August 4.
| Abstract: | The 74th General Convention opposes religious persecution and war and supports interfaith worship services. |
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