Resolved, That the 75^th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, recognizing that the Bible has sometimes been used to justify oppressive institutions and practices, support efforts to foster methods of biblical interpretation which do not lend support to oppressive systems; and be it further
Resolved, That the 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.
 
[Editor’s correction: The second resolve clause should read, “celebration of the Bicentenary of the Abolition of Slave Trade Act (1807-2007).” The United Kingdom abolished slave trading in 1807 and abolished slavery through the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833.]