Some Other Resolutions You May Have Missed...

Okay, for your perusal and comment, I am going to just post three more resolutions that have passed through General Convention without comment. I’ll highlight portions that I think deserve more attention:

From Matt Kennedy at Stand Firm

From Resolution C040 entitled: Support Biblical Literacy

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, recognizing that the Bible has sometimes been used to justify oppressive institutions and practices, supports efforts to foster methods of biblical interpretation which do not lend support to oppressive systems; and be it furtherResolved, That this 75th General Convention recognize with gratitude the celebration of the United Kingdom’s Abolition of Slavery Bicentenary (1807-2007) and the celebration of the State of Vermont’s 230th anniversary of the abolition of slavery (1777-2007), giving thanks for these witnesses of liberating faith.

Is it just me or does this resolution seem a little too open ended when it comes to "oppressive" interpretations. What exactly does that mean?

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D069: Supreme Authority of Scripture

Here is what Kendall Harmon submitted:

Resolved, the House of _____ concurring, That the 75th General Convention acknowledges that the Bible has always been at the centre of Anglican belief and life, and declares its belief that Scripture is the Church's supreme authority, and as such ought to be seen as a focus and means of unity.

Here is what came out of committee and passed through Convention:

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General Convention acknowledges the authority of the triune God, exercised through Scripture.

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