LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1965, Page 237

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conventions adhere strictly to the doctrines of Scripture
and to the doctrinal stand of our Lutheran Church —
Missouri Synod and witness clearly to the same.

Concorpia Circuit Pastorat CONFERENCE
WEstTERN District
E. L. Witrenszure, Secretary

[8-18 Un]

To Instruct the Synod’s President to Take
Appropriate Action in Correcting Practices
Allegedly Prevailing in Area of Young
People’s Work

Wuereas, The editorial policy of a synodically en-
dorsed paper, e.g., Arena, should clearly present the
doctrines of the Bible as set forth in the confessional
writings of the Synod and should just as clearly point
out the dangers involved in heterodox teachings and
practices; and

Wuereas, Conventions, workshops, LSV schools, and
similar meetings are also to help our youth grow in
faith and in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and
not cause doubts and misgivings in regard to doctrine;
and

Wuereas, Recent articles in Arena contain false doc-
trine, e.g., “A Lutheran Looks at the Jews” (cf. Jan.-
Feb, 1965 issue, p. 15, col. 3, par. 4); and

Wuereas, The profanity in the article by Malcolm
Boyd (pp. 29—37, Jan.-Feb. 1965 issue) certainly does
not edify our young people; and

Wuereas, The engaging for entertainment at the
Walther League convention of controversial people can
hardly contribute to the unifying and strengthening of
our youth work; therefore be it

Resolved, That the Detroit convention instruct the
President of the Synod to take appropriate action to
correct such practices; and be it further

Resolved, That those responsible for such practices
be removed from their offices if they refuse to abide
by such correction.

Zion LuTHERAN CHURCH
Hinsdale, Ill.

Ernest C. Rass Secretary
VeERNON W. Gatz, President
P. H. Scuerr, Pastor

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To Request the Walther League .. .
to Remove Mr. Pete Seeger

from the Squaw Valley Convention Program

Wuereas, In the May 1965 preconvention newsletter,
on page 3, it was stated: “The Walther League Executive
Board has reviewed questions and objections raised re-
garding the appearance of the American Folk Singer
Mr. Pete Seeger on the convention program. The de-
cision reached by the Board through deliberate and

9. SOCIAL ACTION AND WELFARE, WORLD RELIEF 237

prayerful study is to keep Mr. Seeger on the program in
harmony with the convention program philosophy”: and

Wuereas, This action, because the matter of Pete
Seeger has become of such a controversial nature, would
seem still to foster deep disharmony among the people
of our beloved Synod; and

Wuereas, Other less-controversial means might serve
as well in meeting the program philosophy of the Wal-
ther League convention, and yet cause peace of mind
and heart to many who have been offended by the
board’s action (by not removing this matter which has
been an offense, whether rightly or wrongly); therefore
be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod, meeting in convention at Detroit, Mich., in June
1965, request the Walther League Executive Board to
remove Mr. Pete Seeger from the Squaw Valley con-
vention program; and be it further

Resolved, That it be publicly declared that this was
done because of the disharmony such an appearance was
causing among the members of our Synod.

Concorpia LurHeraN CuurcH
Chula Vista, Calif.

Douctas R. Troxet, Secretary
Tuomas E, Henpry, Chairman

9. Social Action and Welfare, World
[9-21 Un] Relief

To Urge Members of the Synod to Support
Proposed Immigration Legislation

WueEreas, It is believed that the existing immigration
legislation has severe shortcomings, as the result of
which neither traditional Christian humanitarianism
nor enlightened self-interest are adequately exhibited;
and

Wuereas, Proposed legislation submitted to Con-
gress by President Johnson on Jan. 13, 1965, seems to
represent substantial progress toward the fulfillment
of the hope that Congress will establish immigration
laws which are just to all and which minister most
truly to the public welfare; therefore be it

Resolved, That The Lutheran Church — Missouri
Synod, assembled in convention in Detroit, Mich., urge
its members to support the legislation now before Con-
gress, since it seems to fulfill five objectives of a fair
and equitable immigration law, to wit:

1. To supply our permanent population with a
steady proportion of newcomers who have chosen the
United States as their new homeland and who can
impart to their American neighbors and understanding
of the cultures, attitudes, and interests of other races
and peoples of the world.

2. To assume the United States’ proper share of in-
ternational responsibility for the resettlement of refu-