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| Resolution Number: | 2000-B053 |
| Title: | Express Concern over Persecution in Indonesia |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Amended |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 73rd General Convention send the Archbishop of South East Asia, the Most Reverend Yong Ping Chung, a letter expressing the solidarity that we feel for our brothers and sisters in distress in Indonesia; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention encourage local and national advocacy efforts to raise awareness of people of this church to the horrors being inflicted on the people of Indonesia. All Episcopalians are encouraged to stand against the murders occurring in all of Indonesia by letting their voices be heard regarding U.S. policy towards the government of Indonesia; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church, local parishes, and individual members be encouraged to urge that the White House, the U.S. State Department, and the Congress work to provide relief and development to the people whose property is destroyed; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church call on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom to be encouraged to investigate the country of Indonesia; and be it further
Resolved, That this letter be communicated to the Anglican Observer at the UN and the United States of America Secretary of State.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Denver, 2000 (New York: General Convention, 2001), p. 650f. |
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
| Author: | |
| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Concerns |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(B053)
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention send the Archbishop of South East Asia, The Most Reverend Yong Ping Chung, a letter expressing the solidarity that we feel for our brothers and sisters in distress in Indonesia; and be it further
Resolved, That this letter be communicated to the Anglican Observer at the UN and the United States of America Secretary of State; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention encourage local and national advocacy efforts to raise awareness of people of this church to the horrors being inflicted on the people of Indonesia. All Episcopalians are encouraged to stand against the murders occurring in all of Indonesia by letting their voices be heard regarding U.S. policy towards the government of Indonesia; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church, local parishes, and individual members be encouraged to demand that the White House, the U.S. State Department, and the Congress work to provide relief and development to the people whose property is destroyed; and be it further
Resolved, That all levels of the Episcopal Church are urged to support organizations that provide relief to the Indonesian people; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church call on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom to be encouraged to investigate the country of Indonesia.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 73rd General Convention send the Archbishop of South East Asia, The Most Reverend Yong Ping Chung, a letter expressing the solidarity that we feel for our brothers and sisters in distress in Indonesia; and be it further
Resolved, That this letter be communicated to the Anglican Observer at the UN and the United States of America Secretary of State; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention encourage local and national advocacy efforts to raise awareness of people of this church to the horrors being inflicted on the people of Indonesia. All Episcopalians are encouraged to stand against the murders occurring in all of Indonesia by letting their voices be heard regarding U.S. policy towards the government of Indonesia; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church, local parishes, and individual members be encouraged to demand urge that the White House, the U.S. State Department, and the Congress work to provide relief and development to the people whose property is destroyed; and be it further
Resolved, That all levels of the Episcopal Church are urged to support organizations that provide relief to the Indonesian people; and be it further
Resolved, That the Episcopal Church call on the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom to be encouraged to investigate the country of Indonesia.; and be it further
Resolved, That this letter be communicated to the Anglican Observer at the UN and the United States of America Secretary of State.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #194)
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on National and International Concerns presented its Report #36 on HB Message #194 on Resolution B053 (Concerning Persecution in Indonesia) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #238)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 14.
| Abstract: | The 73rd General Convention expresses concern over persecution of the people in Indonesia and encourages the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom to investigate. |