LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1962, Page 164

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164 RESOLUTIONS — COMMITTEE 13

To Demand an Official Investigation
of Valparaiso University, etc.
RESOLUTION 13-13
Unprinted Memorials 1110-A, 1110-B, 1110-C, 1110-D

Wauereas, Your committee has reviewed and studied
thése memorials; therefore be it

Resolved, That they be declined.
Action: This resolution was adopted.

To Designate Convention Sites 10 Years
in Advance

RESOLUTION 13-14

Memorial 1116, p. 394, Reports and Memorials
Resolved, That this resolution be adopted.
* Action: This resolution was adopted.

Nore: The resolution reads as follows:

Wuerras, Adequate convention sites are much in
demand and reservations for convention facilities are
being made 10 to 15 years in advance of scheduled meet-
ings in our larger cities; and

Wuereas, The Synod to do its work effectively at
conventions needs adequate and commodious facilities;
therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod consider seriously the

advisability of designating convention sites at least
10 years in advance.

To Authorize Publication of “Convention
Handbook”

RESOLUTION 13-15

Memorial 1121, p. 396, Reports and Memorials

Resolved, That this memorial be accepted with the
amendment that it be referred to the Board of Directors
for implementation.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Norte: The memorial reads as follows:

Wuereas, The holding of synodical conventions is
becoming an increasingly complex and demanding
assignment, where only experience can insure adequacy
and economy; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Synod authorize the production
and publication of a “Convention Handbook,” which
could serve not only the conventions of the Synod but
also of Districts of the Synod and of auxiliary organi-
zations of the Synod.

To Reduce Number of Delegates and
to Equalize Expenses on a Nationwide Scale
RESOLUTION 13-16
Unprinted Memorial 1127, p.114, Today’s Business

Resolved, That the first “Resolved” of Memorial 1127
be referred to the Committee on Constitutional Matters;

and be it further

Resolved, That the second “Resolved” of this Me-
morial be referred to the Board of Directors, which is
considering the establishment of a Department of Con-
ventions.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

Nore: For the memorial see “Unprinted Memorials”
in these ProcreepINGs, page 202.

Opposition of Christianity to Communism
and Materialism
RESOLUTION 13-17
Special Memorial 1130-B

Wuereas, The ‘menace of atheistic Communism is
becoming increasingly alarming; and

Wuereas, The dangers of materialistic ideologies
constantly threaten the church and the spiritual life of
the individual Christian; and

Wuereas, Many evil spirits are abroad who are op-
posed to the spirit of the Christian faith and the life
in Christ; and

Wuereas, Falsehood, distortion of truth, hate cam-
paigns, and readiness to smear others with “guilt by as-
sociation” are among the means used to disrupt even
the church; therefore be it

Resolved, That we reaffirm the historic Christian
faith in the triune God; and be it further

Resolved, That we acknowledge the perpetual dan-
gers of atheistic Communism and materialism and pro-
mote all effective Christian efforts to counteract these
ideologies; and be it further

Resolved, That we decry all activities which abuse
the law of Christian love by innuendo, slander, or un-
founded accusations under the guise of promoting God-
pleasing causes; and be it finally

Resolved, That we ask the members of the Synod
and its congregations to intensify their use of the means
of grace, their role in the holy Christian church, and
their dedication to the Lord of the church.

Action: This resolution was adopted.

The Christian’s Responsibility in Social
Action
RESOLUTION 13-18

Action: This resolution was referred to Floor Com-
mittee 7 (see Resolution 7-09, pages 139, 140).