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7-January-1999 
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    Churchwide Study of Gambling Is Underway 
 
    by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Presbytery and synod executives of the Presbyterian Church 
(U.S.A.) have received materials for a churchwide study of "Gambling and 
the Christian Faith" that was mandated by the 208th General Assembly 
(1996). 
 
    Developed by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP) 
and the National Ministries Division's Office of Corporate Witness, the 
study is intended to lead to a resolution on the issue that will be 
presented by ACSWP to the 212th General Assembly in 2000. 
 
    The 1996 Assembly asked for the study as the number of state-sponsored 
lotteries dramatically increased, as well as the proliferation of casino 
gambling operations in many states and on numerous Native American 
reservations. 
 
    It asked that several General Assembly Council entities "provide for a 
study process undertaken with congregations, presbyteries and synods, as 
well as other individuals and constituencies, including representatives of 
tribal governments, which may lead to a resolution on issues related to 
gambling and games." 
 
    Feedback from those choosing to study "Gambling and Christian Faith" 
will be accepted by ACSWP until October 1999. 
 
    In addition to presbytery and synod offices, copies of the study 
materials are available free of charge by contacting Presbyterian 
Distribution Services, 100 Witherspoon Street, Room 2412, Louisville, KY 
40202, or by calling 1-800-524-2612 and requesting product number PDS 
72-620-98-001. 
 
    More information about the churchwide study of "Gambling and the 
Christian Faith" is available from ACSWP associate the Rev. Belinda Curry 
at (502) 569-5813 or associate for corporate witness the Rev. Vernon 
Broyles at (502) 569-5812. 

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