LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1973, Page 116

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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.