Positions on Social Issues

Dying, Domestic Partners, Domestic Violence

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Deferring Death; Dying

The 1975 Convention stated its belief "that life should not be arrogantly and futilely prolonged in those instances where there is no reasonable expectation of genuine hope of recovery." Its resolution declared that "in consultation with their physician and priest, persons (or members of the family when the patients are incompetent) may rightly request that no heroic or extraordinary measures be employed to defer death, and that physicians and others responsible for the care and comfort of these patients are morally obligated to be attentive and give respectful consideration to the wishes and requests of these patients."

 

 

Domestic Partners

The 1996 Convention directed "the diocesan administration to seek the means to extend all financial benefits, for which the Diocese has administrative responsibility and which pertain to the spouses of married employees, to same-sex partners of single employees."

See also Same Sex Civil Marriage, Homosexuality 

 

 

Domestic Violence

The 1988 Convention called on its member congregations "to become involved in measures for the prevention of family violence and sexual abuse, and to offer support for the victims of such violence," urging congregations to assist the work of community shelters and other service agencies with financial contributions and encouragement. In 1990, the Council adopted a memorial to General Convention calling upon "the Church at every level ... to address violence in every sector of society."

 

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