# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1973_S116 # Machine transcription, uncorrected — CHI Digital Archive (demonstration) | f l i : i | : i ; 2 ‘ + i id 4 $ ‘ ‘ : 116 RESOLUTIONS trines, such as the means of grace and justification by faith alone; and Wuereas, The Commission on Theology and Church Relations has released a position paper, “The Charis- matic Movement and Lutheran Theology,” which eval- uates the charismatic movement on the basis of the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod warn its members about the dangers of the charismatic movement; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod commend the position pa- per, “The Charismatic Movement and Lutheran The- ology,” to its members for reference, study, and guid- ance; and be it further Resolved, That the Commission on Theology and Church Relations in conjunction with their further studies prepare additional specific guidance for the use of congregations in dealing with the charismatic move- ment; and be it finally Resolved, That when problems arise from church members’ involvement in the charismatic movement, church officers and congregations exercise brotherly ad- monition and discipline as prescribed in the Scriptures. Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to the Board of Directors. To Decline Funding of “Concordia Theological Monthly” by Synod RESOLUTION 2-16 Overture 2-96, Second Resolve (CW, p. 75) Wuereas, The Concordia Theological Monthly is not an official organ of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod; therefore be it Resolved, That the policy of not funding the CTM from the synodical treasury be continued and that Over- ture 2-96, the second resolve, be respectfully declined. Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to the Board of Directors. To Establish Closer Liaison Re Doctrinal Supervision at Valparaiso University RESOLUTION 2-17 Overture 2-39 (CW, pp. 59—60) Wuenreas, The teaching of religion at Valparaiso Uni- versity is a matter of vital concern to The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod because the religious con- victions of the many students attending this institution of higher learning are inevitably shaped by the theolog- ical views and teachings of the faculty; therefore be it Resolved, That the faculty and administration of Val- paraiso University be encouraged to establish closer liaison with the President of The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod regarding doctrinal supervision so that the constituency of the Synod will have the constant assurance that doctrinal supervision is being maintained. Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to the Board of Directors. To Denounce Euthanasia RESOLUTION 2-18 Overture 2-62 (CW, p. 66) Wuereas, The willful taking of the life of one indi- vidual by another individual is contrary to the Word of God (Ex. 20:13); therefore be it Resolved, That the Synod cannot condone euthanasia. Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to the Board of Directors. To Reaffirm Synodical Position on Abortion RESOLUTION 2-19 Overtures 2-59 through 2-61G, 2-63A through 2-66, 2-68 (CW, pp. 65—68) Wuereas, Life is a gift of God and human beings are created for eternal life; and Wuereas, Resolution 2-39 passed at the Milwaukee convention stated: “that the Synod regard willful abor- tion as contrary to the will of God”; and Wuereas, The CTCR has prepared the document: “Abortion: Theological, Legal, and Medical Aspects”; and Wuereas, The CTCR intends to continue to review the issue of abortion and produce additional materials on the subject, giving attention to provisions for pas- toral guidance, taking into account the continually changing situations in society and law, and including women and representatives of the Commission on Social Concerns in the production of these materials; therefore be it Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod reaffirm its position regarding willful abortion (abortion on demand) as contrary to the will of God; and be it further Resolved, That the Synod receive the document “Abortion: Theological, Legal, and Medical Aspects” and commend it to the membership of the Synod for reference and guidance; and be it finally Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod make its position with respect to abortion known publicly. Action: None. Referred under omnibus Res. 4-47 to the Board of Directors.