| Resolution Number: | 1988-D024 | |
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| Title: | Support and Pray for Religious Freedom Throughout the World | |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred As Amended | |
| Final Text: | ||
Resolved, That the 69th General Convention of the Episcopal Church urge the dioceses and parishes of this Church to pray for religious freedom in the world throughout the coming triennium; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Council be urged to adopt religious freedom as a public policy and devise ways and means to protest the persecution of all religions ; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention convey to the General Secretary of the United Nations, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, and the Secretary of State of the United States its support of the United Nations' work for religious freedom world-wide and urge its continuation; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Council be urged to devise ways and means to intercede for individuals and groups suffering persecution wherever the Church is serving; and be it further
Resolved, That the Executive Council be urged to publicize in the dioceses and parishes of the Church material on religious liberty approved by the Executive Council.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Detroit, 1988 (New York: General Convention, 1989), p. 224. |
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