The Acts of Convention
| Resolution Number: | 1982-A138 |
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| Title: | On the Topic of Christian Behavior in Event of a Nuclear War |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Rejected |
| Final Text: | |
Resolution died with adjournment. See Legislative History for original text of resolution.
Legislative History
| Author: | Joint Commission on Peace |
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| Originating House: | House of Bishops |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on National and International Affairs |
House of Bishops
Original Text of Resolution:
(A138)
CANON 4
In the Event of a Nuclear War
Sec. 1 In the event of a widespread nuclear war in which the continental United States is a battleground, the surviving faithful are encouraged to continue in the apostles' teaching and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in the prayers; to hold fast the eternal hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ; and to develop, in concert with other Christians, structures appropriate to their new circumstances.
The Bishop of Ohio, Chairman of the Committee on National and International Affairs, moved rejection of A-138 (Survival after nuclear attack).
Seconded by the Bishop of Central Florida.
The Bishop of the Rio Grande moved re-referral.
Seconded by the Bishop of Michigan.
Motion carried
Resolution rereferred
The Bishop of Ohio, Chairman of the Committee on National and International Affairs, moved the adoption of Resolution A-138A, with the following amendments:
Proposed Amendment:
Eliminate "Canon 4" and put in its place "That this 67th General Convention declare that."
Strike "in which the continental United States is a battleground" in the first and second lines.
Strike "Christians" in last line and add "s" to "other," to make it plural.
The Bishop of Atlanta moved this matter be tabled until the presentation of the Pastoral Letter.
Seconded by the Bishop of Chicago.
Motion to table carried
[Later that day] The Bishop of Atlanta moved the adoption of Resolution A-138A, with the following amendments:
Proposed Amendment:
Change Resolution A-138 to a Bishops' resolution and not a canonical change.
Strike the words in the first line: "in which the continental United States is a battleground."
In last line, put "s" on "other" and strike word "Christians."
Seconded by the Bishop of Utah.
Motion failed
Resolution died with adjournment.
| Report Reference: | Joint Commission on Peace, Reports to the 67th General Convention, 1982, pp. 251-274. |
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| Abstract: | The 71st General Convention rejects a resolution that would have amended the canons to guide Christian behavior in the event of widespread nuclear war. |