The Episcopal Ecological Network (EpEN)

On the Topic of Environmental Stewardship

Resolution D062
NOTE: Resolution died with adjournment.

On the Topic of Biodiversity and Natural Habitats
(original text)

Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 71^st General Convention of the Episcopal Church:

Affirm the inherent goodness and value of all creatures by virtue of their creation by God, independent of their aesthetic or utilitarian value to humanity or the human enterprise; and

Affirm the right of all wild creatures to natural habitat in sufficient quantity and quality that will insure their species' continuation and natural development, to protect and sustain both the integrity of each species and the biodiversity of the planet, with which it has been imbued by God; and

Call upon the members of the Episcopal Church to adopt lifestyles that are consistent with these principles and to urge their legislators to draft and work for the adoption of appropriate laws that will provide for the protection of the rights of all wild creatures to natural habitat, not only those now deemed "endangered species."

Originating Committee: Committee on Stewardship and Development

Status: This resolution was amended and passed the House of Deputies but was not acted on by the House of Bishops prior to adjournment.

Source: Archives of the Episcopal Church

The EpEN is a national network of active lay and clergy persons within the Episcopal Church, USA, who share a common concern for the environment and a common belief in the presence of God in all Creation and who work to make these concerns and beliefs known throughout all Provinces and Dioceses within the church. Members come from around the Episcopal Church USA. The activities of the EpEN are focused on the areas of Reflection, Education, and Action.

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