Full Legislative History
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.