GC43 or earlier GC31 Food Production in the Wholeness of Creation (1986F566) WHEREAS the United Church supports public research and development in the area of agriculture and food production, and the adequate funding of same, provided such research is socially beneficial and in particular does not have destabilizing effects on the farming and fishing communities:THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the 31st General Council requests the General Secretary of General Council to request the federal and provincial governments to ensure that in all animal experimentation studies related to Food Production studies, the animals are not subjected to unnecessary stress or abuse; and further, that in the pursuit of higher production, the physical or emotional characteristics of the animals are not distorted or altered so as to cause them to live under undue distress. GC31 1986 ROP, pp. 121 & 326 Save to PDF True Document Date August 21, 1986 Document Type Social Policy Originating Body Other Topic Environment and Ecology Latest News 45th General Council makes clear commitments to Just Peace regarding Palestine and Israel 45th General Council recalled to deal with unfinished, urgent business on Sept. 13; several proposals dealing with Palestine and Israel receive overwhelming support. Dreaming a Better World into Being: For the Sake of God’s Beloved World Following General Council 45, the church issued a renewed commitment to justice, peace and the flourishing of all peoples. Taking Care of Business Commissioners and guests invited to complete the cycle of General Council business at a recall meeting on Saturday, Sept. 13 at 11 am ET.
