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November 27, 1965

Registrar,

Secretary of

Senate,

Simon Fraser University.

Dear Sir:

Upon reading the latest edition of "The Peak", the f"l1owin

statement came to my attentoii, H

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who have paid stu-

dent activity fees are members of the Society . ."

(Simon Fraser

Student Society).

Ob1iatory

membership to any organization,

society, union or association is contrary to the foundation of

Christian fellowship - le. the teachin3 of the Holy Scriptures

(that by

which Nembers of Parl1arient are sworn into office),

At present there is no concession made for persons with a

conscience in re3ard to belor_

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niz to this Society. Therefore,

I appeal to the Senate for its consideration. As one who is a

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Christian, I therefore reco6nize the authority of scripture.

2 Corinthians 6:14 reads, "Be ye not unequally

yoked together

with unbelievers, for what fellowship hath righteousness with

and in verse 17, "Wherefore come out from among

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them and be ye separate saith the Lord". 2 Timothy

3:14

reads,

"all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable

for doctrine, for reproof, for conviction, for instruction in

r1hteou3ness". I therefore he1ieva .1 cannot be linked with

the S.F.S.SS by paying a fee or due and desire that you will in-

sert a suitable conscience clause amendment In the Constitution

01' Simon Fraser University.

Precedents

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1.

Some of those of us who enjoy Christian fellowship on the

basis

of 2 Timothy 2:19, "And,

let every one who riameth the name

of' Christ depart from Iniquity"; who take on no name, as this is

not scriptural, and have. atherins thi'ouhout the world, have

been granted exemption from student unions elsewhere, such as the

Provincial Institute of Technology In Calgary and the University

of Californ

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a (please see sample letter and reply in Appendix).

2.

In

New Zealand, amending legislation has been passed a1iowin

exemption from membership

in

professional associations (includ1n

surveyors, lawyers, pharmacists and aöcountants) on conscientious

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3. The Governments of Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have

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ship in

trade associations.

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The Government of Canada has reconIzed our conscientious objec-.

tion to

military service and crated "Restricted Enlistment" cx-

emptin3

from bearing arms.

5.

The Government of Alberta has provided exemption from member-

ship in the

Chiropractors' Association on conscientious

grounds,

6.

The Atlantic Charter specifies that no person shall be cora-

pe].led to belon3 to any association.

Suggestion for Conscience Clause Amendment - ihen a student, o

grounds of conscience, declines membership in the S.FSS.S. (Simon

Fraser Student Society), he shall be excused from complusory con-

tribution to this Society.

The decision of the Senate in relation to this matter will

not only decide the termination or extention of my personal educa-

tion, but, also that of like-minded prospective university students.

• . Reco3nizin the authority of the Senate to accept or reject this

suested amendment, I would be3 your careful consideration. I

would be clad to answer any further queries as to my stand in this

matter.

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