Letter to the Government of Canada #044-06-01-11
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- Date
- 2001 November 14-18
- Type
- Resolution 37-11-01
- Mover
- Rev. Dr. Iain Luke
- Seconder
- Mr. Robert Falby
- Prologue
- It was noted that a similar motion to the one below was passed by the Primate's World Relief and Development Fund.
- Moved by: Mr. David Watts
- Seconded by: Ms. Cynthia Haines Turner
- That the Council of General Synod direct the Primate to convey to the Prime Minister and the Government of Canada, that while abhorring the terrorist attacks of September 11, we express our deep concern about military actions in response to those attacks, abhorrence of violence of all sorts and our deep concern for the innocent and vulnerable in situations of such violence.
- Text of motion
- That the word "abhorrence of violence of all sorts and deep concern" be removed form the motion. CARRIED
- Vote on the amended main motion.
- The motion now reads:
- That the Council of General Synod direct the Primate to convey to the Prime Minister ad the Government of Canada, that while abhorring the terrorist attacks of September 11, we express our deep concern about the military actions in response to those attacks, and for the innocent and vulnerable in situations of such violence. CARRIED #37-11-01
- Subjects
- September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001 - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada
- Violence - Religious aspects - Anglican Church of Canada