# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1953_S1068
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344 PARISH EDUCATION

Resolution 12

Whereas, The comprehensive nature of the study of marria
divorce, remarriage, and related matters makes the submissj es
Preliminary findings to all pastoral conferences impractical] "( of
quest “of original resolution, Proceedin s 1947 : re-
therefore 7  P938); be it
Resolved, That the findings in each of the six a

be submitted to a number of pastoral confere
scrutiny.

reas investigated
neces for careful

Lutheran Bible Institutes for Training Lay Workers
(Memorial 204)
Wuereas, There is an unlimited need of trained
at home and abroad; and , workers both
Wuereas, We have an abundance of consecrated and talented
people among the lay members of our Church who would render
greatly improved and extended part-time service, or who would
gladly put themselves at the full-time disposal of the Lord; and
WHEREAS, Many of such trained workers could also work in
self-supporting vocations which lend themselves Particularly to
a combination of missionary work and making a livelihood; and
WHEREAS, Bible institutes are today highly productive educa-
tional institutions in many denominations and exist among us as
part-time agencies, and
Bie The Lord has already richly blessed the part-time
ible institutes which have sprung up in our S i .
therefore, be it Ynod since a
Resolved, That Synod go on record as favoring full-time Lu-
theran Bible institutes for the training of lay workers; and that
we encourage the Board for Parish Education to institute action
for the establishment of such full-time Bible institutes; and that

money can be made available.
PAsTorAL CONFERENCE oF THE WorRDEN Crecorr
OF THE SOUTHERN ILLINOIS District
FRANK C. FELLBAUM, Secretary

ACTION
Committee 4 recommended, and Synod resolved:

Resolution 18

Resolved, That this memorial be given to the Committee on
Enlisting and Training the Laity for study and recommendation.

PARISH EDUCATION

-:: Lutheran-Roman Catholic Marriages

0 (Memorial 1015)
eeeas, Mixed marriages have become quite common among
ple; and

‘nd Roman Catholics requires instruction from a priest and/or
S signing of the Roman prenuptial contract; and

ie the Christian conscience; condemns unborn children to the
soul-destroying religion of the Antichrist; and is diametrically
opposed to the eternal truths of God; and
" Waereas, The Word of God demands that every sin be warned
against and that every willful transgression be dealt with; and
.. Waereas, There is a lack of uniformity of practice in dealing
with mixed marriages between our membership and the Roman
Catholic Church; and
Wuereas, Continued inaction and a spirit of indifference will
lead to confusion and dissension; be it therefore
Resolved, That Synod, assembled in convention at Houston,
Tex., June 17—27, 1953, strengthen the hands of its pastors and
congregations by taking a firm stand and adopting definite, positive,
Scriptural resolutions whereby pastors and congregations alike will
be thoroughly aroused to God-pleasing action.
EFFINGHAM-ALTAMONT Circuit CONFERENCE
Centra Intros District
HersertT C. Rose, Secretary

ACTION
Committee 4 recommended, and Synod resolved:

Resolution 10

Waereas, Mixed marriages have become quite common among
our people; and

Wuereas, Roman law pertaining to marriages between Lu-
theran and Roman Catholics requires: instruction from a priest
and/or the signing of the Roman prenuptial contract; and

Wuereas, Said contract involves a sinful promise or oath,
violates the Christian conscience, condemns unborn children to
the soul-destroying religion of the Antichrist, and is diametrically
opposed to the eternal truths of God; and

Wuergas, The Word of God demands that every sin be warned
against and that every willful transgression be dealt with; and

Wuereas, There is a lack of uniformity of practice in dealing

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