Religious Liberty Resolutions

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · May 30, 1912

Religious Liberty Resolutions

THE following resolutions were adopted by the Greater New York Conference at its recent annual session in Brooklyn, N. Y.:—

"Whereas, God has made us his ambassadors to minister his saving grace to all men, and,—

"Whereas, The teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and of the Federated Protestant Churches of America and allied interdenominational organizations, relative to the relations between religion and the state, is subversive of the fundamental truths of the gospel, therefore,—

"9. Resolved (1) That because of the inevitable result of the present aggressive work of these churches and organizations in America, it is both our Christian privilege and our urgent duty to do all we possibly can to place the gospel truth concerning the proper relations between religion and the state in such strong contrast with the erroneous teachings of these organizations that the dangers threatening us can be clearly seen, and all have opportunity to escape therefrom; and that the saving power of God's truth may be exalted, and many persons be led to turn to God with all their hearts; (2) that we request our laborers carefully to note current events involving these principles, and be prepared to utilize the printed page, the public press, the rostrum, and such other agencies as opportunity affords or occasion demands; (3) that to the end that our laborers may receive assistance in this work and be enabled to cooperate as efficiently as possible, the conference religious liberty secretary devote such portion of his time as may be found necessary in studying, coordinating, and leading out in this work in the Greater New York Conference; (4) that we advise the liberal use of the magazines Protestant and Liberty, both by our magazine workers and by our church-members; (5) that we concur in the recommendation of the General Conference Committee relative to placing the book entitled 'American State Papers' in public libraries, and into the hands of our State officials, legislators, and leading men."