1962

B. JUSTICE, EQUALITY, HUMAN RIGHTS [1032]

F. EXCLUSIVISM, INCLUSIVISM, SOCIAL/ETHICAL ISSUES [1038]

[1032] April 3, 1962 Committee on Equality

Whereas, The concept of equality is a vital aspect of the gathering and Zionic philosophy of the church; and

Whereas, We believe that the achievement of equality depends on the free cooperation of godly men motivated by an informed awareness of the demands of justice in the social, political, economic, and other fields; and

Whereas, This involves the background, vocation, social situation of each individual and the operation of such principles as the moral obligation to be brotherly and to cultivate one's special gifts and talents, the right of free agency, the responsibility of each individual to function as a steward, to render an accounting of his stewardship, to share in the results of that stewardship through the paying of tithing, the giving of offerings, and the consecration of surplus, this latter being the focal point of beginning of a condition of equality among members of diverse groups, and

Whereas, equality also involves sound understanding in many areas of human relationship and willingness to take the initiative that justice may be gradually extended; and

Whereas, good could be accomplished in the appointment of an advisory committee; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the First Presidency in consultation with the Presiding Bishopric be authorized to appoint a committee to consider means of promoting equality along the lines indicated in the resolution, such committee to work with existing committees of the Order of Bishops in conjunction with the Presidency and the Bishopric.

[1038] April 7, 1962 Care of Elderly 

Resolved, That while the care of the elderly is an imperative need, we should limit our undertakings and work in this field in the foreseeable future to the resources which are available to us through the oblation fund and such contributions as may be received as offering or surplus for this purpose. This would not preclude church members from engaging in such worthy private projects where personal and financial resources were adequate to qualify them for assistance from federal funds.