Resolution Number: | 2018-B003 |
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Title: | Reaffirm Jerusalem as the Shared Capital of Israel and Palestine |
Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred as Substituted |
Final Text: |
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention strongly reaffirm its long-established position calling for the holy city of Jerusalem to be the shared capital of both the State of Israel and of a potential Palestinian state; at the same time recognizing that this hoped-for two state solution is currently in serious jeopardy and may not become a reality; and be it further
Resolved, That this General Convention assert its conviction that Jerusalem is a holy city to the three Abrahamic faiths, where full respect must be accorded to the civil rights and religious interests of all persons; that all holy places in the city must be equally protected and accessible to all adherents; and that the city’s status as a community for all Christians, Muslims, and Jews must be honored; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention concur with our Presiding Bishop, who said in his March 29, 2018, reflections on his trip to the Holy Land, “As we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, as the Bible teaches us, we must find ways to work for the peace of Jerusalem, which will be found where there is true equality for all, true justice for all and true freedom for everyone. Here it is clear that this is not simply an idealistic dream. It is the only hope, and we must not rest until it is realized;” and be it further
Resolved, That the Convention join with leaders of the Christian communities in Jerusalem in recognizing that the relocation of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem at this time creates an additional obstacle to peace; and be it further
Resolved, That all dioceses be encouraged to engage earnestly in education, advocacy, and prayer for the renewal of a diplomatic and political process for peace in the region, and for the peace of Jerusalem; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention urge the House of Bishops to disseminate as soon as is practicable a Pastoral Letter supporting Jerusalem’s prophetic identity as the Holy City of Peace.
Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Austin, 2018 (New York: General Convention, 2018), p. 886. |
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Legislative History
Author: | The Rt. Rev. Barry Beisner |
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Originating House: | House of Deputies |
Originating Committee: | Social Justice and International Policy |
House of Deputies
The House of Deputies Committee on Social Justice and International Policy presented its Report #9 on Resolution B003 (On the Status of Jerusalem) and moved adoption with amendment.
Original Text of Resolution:
(B003)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 79th General Convention strongly re-affirm its long-established position calling for the city of Jerusalem to be the shared capital of both the State of Israel and of a future Palestinian state; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention likewise affirm its call for the safeguarding of Jerusalem as a place where full respect is accorded to the civil rights and religious interests of Christians, Muslims, and Jews, to include free and secure access to their respective holy sites; and be it further
Resolved, That all dioceses be encouraged to engage earnestly in education, advocacy, and prayer for the renewal of a diplomatic and political process for peace in the region, and for the peace of Jerusalem.
Committee Amendment:
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 79th General Convention strongly re-affirm its long-established position calling for the holy city of Jerusalem to be the shared capital of both the State of Israel and of a potential Palestinian state; at the same time recognizing that this hoped-for two state solution is currently in serious jeopardy and may not become a reality; and be it further
Resolved, That the 79th General Convention likewise affirm
its call for the safeguarding of Jerusalem as a place assert its
conviction that Jerusalem is a holy city to the three Abrahamic faiths,
where full respect must be accorded to the civil rights and religious
interests of Christians, Muslims, and Jews, to include free and secure
access to their respective holy sites;all persons; that all holy
places in the city must be equally protected and accessible to all adherents;
and that the city’s status as a community for all Christians, Muslims, and Jews
must be honored; and be it further
Resolved, That this Convention concur with our Presiding Bishop, who said in his March 29, 2018, reflections on his trip to the Holy Land, “As we pray for the peace of Jerusalem, as the Bible teaches us, we must find ways to work for the peace of Jerusalem, which will be found where there is true equality for all, true justice for all and true freedom for everyone. Here it is clear that this is not simply an idealistic dream. It is the only hope, and we must not rest until it is realized”; and be it further
Resolved, That the Convention join with leaders of the Christian communities in Jerusalem in recognizing that the relocation of the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem at this time creates an additional obstacle to peace; and be it further
Resolved, That all dioceses be encouraged to engage earnestly in education, advocacy, and prayer for the renewal of a diplomatic and political process for peace in the region, and for the peace of Jerusalem; and be it further
Resolved, That the General Convention urge the House of Bishops to disseminate as soon as is practicable a Pastoral Letter supporting Jerusalem’s prophetic identity as the Holy City of Peace.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted with amendment
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #55)
House of Bishops
The House of Bishops Committee on Social Justice and International Policy presented its Report #4 on HD Message #55 on Resolution B003 (On the Status of Jerusalem) and moved concurrence.
Motion carried
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #146)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 10.
Abstract: | The 79th General Convention reaffirms its position on the holy city of Jerusalem as a shared capital of both Israeli and a potential Palestinian state, and recognizes the relocation of the U.S. embassy to Jerusalem as an obstacle to peace. |
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