# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1956_S518
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518 INTERSYNODICAL AND DOCTRINAL MATTERS

Synod Itself to Answer Charges of Sister Synods
in the Synodical Conference
(Memorial 611)

Wuereds, The existence of our Synodical Conference in its
historic form is imperiled by differences between the constituent
synods; and

WueErEas, Two sister synods have registered grave charges and
complaints against the position of our Synod; and ,

Wuereas, These charges and the evidence adduced in sup-

port of them may not be hastily dismissed as being devoid of
validity; and

Wuereas, There are members of our Synod who share the
convictions expressed by these sister synods; and

Wuereas, A clear expression of position on the matters in
issue is asked of Synod’s 1956 convention; therefore be it

Resolved, That the convention be requested to reserve ample
time in its general sessions for the hearing and review of the
representations of our sister synods and for full and unrestricted
discussion of the matters in controversy, in order that the con-
vention itself may render a considered and clear response on the

issues.
Trinity Ev. LuTHERAN CuurcH, Oak Park, ILL.

E. L. Krert, Secretary

ACTION

Committee 3 recommended and Synod resolved:

Resolution 1
Subject: Unrestricted Discussion

Wuereas, There is a vast amount of business before this con-
vention and a limited time in which to accomplish the business at
hand; and

Wuereas, The President of Synod has informed us that approx-
imately five hours of general time are scheduled to be devoted to
the Intersynodical and Doctrinal Matters; and

Wuereas, The opportunity will be given in open hearings to
consider the representations of our sister synods and of members
of our Synod who share the convictions of our sister synods; be
it therefore

Resolved, That we adopt the program as scheduled: by the
President of Synod.