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title: 'The Position, Relations and Prospects of the United Synod: In Reference to the Moral Issues Involved in the Present War'
type: pdf
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authors:
- 'Synod of Virginia'
date: 1863-01-01
collection: 'Archives'
subcollection: '19th century'
topics:
- 'American Presbyterian and Reformed History'
- 'Slavery'
- 'Church-State Relations'
scriptures:
- 'Romans 13'
- 'Ephesians 6'
- 'Philemon 1'
url: https://confessional.org/archives/19th-century/synod-of-virginia-1863-the-position-relations-and-prospects-of-the-united-synod-in-reference-to-the-moral-issues-involved-in-the-present-war
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# The Position, Relations and Prospects of the United Synod: In Reference to the Moral Issues Involved in the Present War

1862 Synod of Virginia report justifying withdrawal to form the United Synod, arguing slavery is not subject to church discipline, upholding Westminster standards and Confederate sympathy.

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