The Acts of Convention

House of Deputies

Original Text of Resolution:

(A060)

Whereas, we applaud the Presiding Bishop's sermon of last Advent in the National Cathedral, when he warned against the danger of nuclear war, and applaud the House of Bishops for issuing their October 1981 Pastoral Letter, "Apocalypse and Hope," which also warns against the arms race; and

Whereas, we also applaud the efforts of many Episcopalians, individuals and groups, to restrain the arms race through seeking cooperation and alliances with other religious and secular movements; and

Whereas, several other large groups and important persons have recently made strong statements against the nuclear arms race, warning of its catastrophic dangers; and

Whereas, in spite of all these laudable efforts, there continues to be an urgent need for a more coordinated and efficient effort if our society is to make any significant restraint on the arms race; therefore, be it

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That this 67th General Convention of the Episcopal Church authorizes and requests the Presiding Bishop, aided by representative lay and clergy aides of his choice, to call for and seek out a Joint Action Conference with Protestant, Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Jewish leaders, together with groups of scientists, physicians, labor leaders, educators, and other like-concerned groups, in order that from such a Conference may come more cooperative and effective action towards changing nuclear and other arms policies, both here and abroad.

The Committee recommended that the resolution be adopted as amended by the Committee.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #100)