Date

2001 November 14-18

Source

Council of General Synod. Minutes

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

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