Resolution Number: | 1985-A129 | |
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Title: | Call for a Negotiated, Non-military Solution to Conflict in Central America | |
Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred | |
Final Text: |
Resolved, That this 68th General Convention support the unanimous vote of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church calling on the United States government and all other governments involved, to take concrete actions in support of the Contadora initiative and process; to work toward negotiated, rather than military, solutions to regional conflicts; to cease all covert and overt activities aimed at destabilizing governments in the region; to affirm and respect the principles of national sovereignty, self-determination, and non-intervention in domestic affairs; and to respect human rights; and be it further
Resolved, That dioceses and congregations encourage all members to study this declaration of the Executive Council, and to share their individual views on this declaration and the situation in Central America with those in authority in Washington.
Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Anaheim, 1985 (New York: General Convention, 1986), p. 255. |
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