# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1967_S94
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Wuereas, The answer to Question 210 in A Short Ex-
planation of Dr. Martin Luther’s Small Catechism
but not for the souls of the dead”) reflects this position;
and

Wuenreas, This Catechism has ever since its publica-
tion been acknowledged and taught throughout the
‘Synod as being in conformity with the Scriptures and
our Lutheran Confessions; therefore be it

Resolved, That Overture 2-108 U be respectfully de-
clined.

. Action: Adopted,

To Adopt New Procedures for Doctrinal
Censorship
RESOLUTION 2-24
Report 2-03 (CW, p.58)
Overtures 2-45 (CW, pp. 69—70); 2-109 U, 2-110 U
(URO, pp. 18—19)

Wuereas, The present procedure for doctrinal cen-
sorship of materials published by the Synod (cf. Hand-
book 6.165) places an undue burden on the faculty of
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis; and

WHEREAS, A committee appointed at the instruction of
the Detroit convention in 1965 has made a thorough
study of synodical censorship procedures and makes
recommendations designed to improve the efficiency of
these procedures (cf. CW, pp. 58—60) ; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod, in convention assembled, express its appreciation
to the faculty of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo., for
its years of untiring service as the official censor of the
Synod’s publications; and be it further

Resolved, That the report and recommendations of
the Study Committee on Censorship be adopted.

Action: Adopted.

RESOLUTION 2-25
(Recommitted. See Resolution 2-37)

To Follow Proper Procedures in Doctrinal
Discipline
RESOLUTION 2-26
Overture 2-48 (CW, p. 71)

Wuereas, Preservation of pure doctrine should be
unceasingly cultivated among the brethren in the spirit
of Christian love; and

Whereas, The use of improper procedures often com-
plicates the difficult task of doctrinal supervision; there-
fore be it

Resolved, That the President of the Synod be re-
quested to use every effective means to remind the
members of the Synod of proper procedures in matters
of doctrinal discipline; and be it further

Resolved, That all members of the Synod be exhorted
herewith most carefully to follow Proper procedures
whenever matters of doctrinal discipline are involved.

Action: Adopted.

To Decline to Reconsider Previous Overtures
on Doctrinal Matters
RESOLUTION 2-27

Overtures 2-66 to 2-68 (CW, p. 76)

Wuereas, No documentary evidence concerning the
issues referred to in Overtures 2-66, 2-67, and 2-68 has
been provided this committee; and

Wuereas, The lack of such documentary evidence
precludes any specific action on the part of the commit-
tee on these overtures; and

Wuereas, Contrary to the implications of these over-
tures many issues and concerns have been and are being
acted on by the duly elected Commission on Theology
and Church Relations and the President of the Synod;
and

Wuereas, The multitudinous assignments given to the
CTCR and the complicated issues at hand require dili-
gent study and much time and labor; and

Wuereas, The President of the Synod cannot act on
these issues until after the completion of the studies
which have been and are being made concerning the is-
sues at hand; therefore be it

Resolved, That such persons as have specific concerns
express and/or continue to express their concerns to the
properly elected commission; and be it further

Resolved, That on the basis of the above-mentioned
considerations we respectfully decline Overtures 2-66,
2-67, and 2-68,

Action: Adopted,

To Refer Diaconate, Work and Leisure,
Therapeutic Abortion, Sterilization,
and Euthanasia for Study
RESOLUTION 2.28

Report 2-01, I, A; II, B, 3 (CW, pp. 45, 47)
Overtures 2-78, 2-79, 2-83, 2-84 (CW, pp. 79, 80)

Resolved, That the President of the Synod in consul-
tation with the Commission on Theology and Church
Relations initiate a comprehensive study of the issues
raised by these overtures and that such completed stud-
ies be made available to the membership of the Synod.

Action: Adopted.

To Receive Document on “Civil Obedience
and Disobedience” as Furnishing Proper
Instruction and Counsel
RESOLUTION 2-29
Report 2-01, II, B, 5 (CW, p. 47)

Overture 9-20 U (URO, p. 59)

Wnereas, The President of the Synod has requested
the Commission on Theology and Church Relations to
make a study of civil obedience and disobedience; and

Wuereas, The CTCR has completed its statement and
submitted it to the Synod; and

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