Resolved, the House of Deputies concurring, That the 75^th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, recognizing that the Bible has sometimes been used to justify oppressive institutions and practices, supports efforts to foster methods of biblical interpretation which do not lend support to oppressive systems; and be it further
Resolved, That this 75^th General Convention recognize with gratitude the celebration of the United Kingdom’s Abolition of Slavery Bicentenary (1807-2007) and the celebration of the State of Vermont’s 230^th anniversary of the abolition of slavery (1777-2007), giving thanks for these witnesses of liberating faith.