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Resolution Number: 2006-A014
Title: On the Topic of Interfaith Dialogue on Nonviolent Resolution of Conflict
Legislative Action Taken: Rejected
Final Text:

Resolution died with adjournment. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.

Citation: General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Columbus, 2006 (New York: General Convention, 2007), p. 79.

Legislative History

Author: The Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns
Originating House: House of Bishops
Originating Committee: Committee on Ecumenical Relations

House of Bishops

The House of Bishops Committee on Ecumenical Relations presented its Report #2 on Resolution A014 (Interfaith Dialogue on Nonviolent Conflict) and moved adoption with amendment.

Original Text of Resolution:

(A014)

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General Convention request the Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer to continue in dialogue with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian partners, working for support of nonviolent resolution of conflict; and to keep these matters before the Church.

Committee Amendment:

Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75th General Convention request the Ecumenical and Interfaith Officer Office of Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, in consultation with the Standing Commission on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations, to continue in dialogue with Jewish, Muslim, and Christian partners, working for support of nonviolent resolution of conflict; and to keep these matters before the Church.

Motion carried

Resolution adopted with amendment

(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #23)

Resolution Died With Adjournment.

Report Reference:   Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns, Reports to the 75th General Convention, 2006, pp. 75-90.
Abstract:   The 75th General Convention rejects a resolution on continuing the interfaith dialogue on nonviolent conflict.