| Resolution Number: | 2015-D044 |
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| Title: | Discontinue Display of the Confederate Battle Flag |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 78th General Convention recognize that icons and symbols are and have always been important to the liturgical life and practice of The Episcopal Church in leading us to Jesus Christ and in inspiring us to share the Good News that is at the heart of our ministry; and be if further
Resolved, That as our Baptismal Covenant calls Episcopalians to "respect the dignity of every human being" and as the fourth Mark of Mission calls Episcopalians to "transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation," we consider the continued display of the Confederate Battle Flag to be at odds with a faithful witness to the reconciling love of Jesus Christ; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church strongly urges all persons, along with public, governmental, and religious institutions, to discontinue the display of the Confederate Battle Flag.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Salt Lake City, 2015 (New York: General Convention, 2015), p. 329. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Rev. Betsy Baumgarten |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Social Justice and United States Policy |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #15 on Resolution D044 (Removal of Confederate Battle Flag) and moved adoption.
Original Text of Resolution:
(D044)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 78th General Convention recognize that icons and symbols are and have always been important to the liturgical life and practice of The Episcopal Church in leading us to Jesus Christ and in inspiring us to share the Good News that is at the heart of our ministry; and be if further
Resolved, That as our Baptismal Covenant calls Episcopalians to "respect the dignity of every human being" and as the fourth Mark of Mission calls Episcopalians to "transform unjust structures of society, to challenge violence of every kind and to pursue peace and reconciliation," we consider the continued display of the Confederate Battle Flag to be at odds with a faithful witness to the reconciling love of Jesus Christ; and be it further
Resolved, That The Episcopal Church strongly urges all persons, along with public, governmental, and religious institutions, to discontinue the display of the Confederate Battle Flag.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #116)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Social Justice and United States Policy presented its Report #18 on HD Message #116 on Resolution D044 (Removal of Confederate Battle Flag) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #181)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 1.
| Abstract: | The 78th General Convention urges public, governmental and religious institutions discontinue the display of the Confederate Battle Flag. |
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