The Acts of Convention

House of Bishops

Original Text of Resolution:

(A130)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 2000 General Convention affirm the solidarity of the Episcopal Church in the U.S. with the Episcopal Church of the Sudan in support of Christians suffering from religious persecution in the Sudan; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention encourage local and national advocacy efforts to raise awareness people in all the nations of our church to the horrors being inflicted on the people of the Sudan and to assist in bringing about a just and lasting peace in that region of the world; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention reaffirm the Episcopal Church's solidarity with all Christians in all places who suffer persecution and all persons, of whatever religion, who suffer persecution by reason of their faith.

Committee Substitute:

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 2000 General Convention of the Episcopal Church of the United States of America continue to affirm its solidarity through prayer and witness with the Episcopal Church of Sudan in support of Christians suffering from the effects of the longest civil war in recent history; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention urge local and national advocacy efforts to raise awareness of people in this Church to the persecution being inflicted upon the people of Sudan; and be it further

Resolved, That the Church request that the U.S. government assign the highest priority to advancing a just peace in Sudan by applying pressure on the government of Sudan, and working with our allies, especially Egypt, to end the war; and be it further

Resolved, That all Episcopalians are urged to work against the genocide occurring in Sudan, caused by the National Islamic Front, the current ruling regime, and other contributing warring factions' use of food as a weapon, abduction and enslavement of human beings, aerial bombardment of and raids on civilian targets, denial of religious freedom, and other acts of terror and harassment; and be it further

Resolved, That Episcopalians are encouraged to give generously to enable the people of Sudan to rebuild their lives, by providing the means to train people in areas of expertise that will help them to live full, productive lives, allowing women and men equally to have access to small business endeavors; encouraging the gift of medical drugs, medical equipment and human resources; and finally, by supporting the restoration of the educational system; and be it further

Resolved, That the Convention continue to reaffirm the Episcopal Church's solidarity with all Christians in all places who suffer persecution and all persons, of whatever religion, who suffer persecution by reason of their faith.

The question was called.

A vote was taken to terminate debate on Resolution A130.

Motion carried

Debate terminated

A vote was taken on Resolution A130.

Motion carried

Substitute resolution adopted

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #70)