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The Episcopal Church
The U.S. branch of The Anglican Communion. The Episcopal Church follows the via media or “middle way” between Roman Catholicism and Protestant traditions.
Number of Members: 2.3 million.
Governing Body: The General Convention consists of deputies and bishops representing each diocese, convenes every three years. The last meeting was in 2006.
| Official Statements on Animals |
Statement 1
The 74th General Convention approved a resolution which "encourages its members to ensure that husbandry methods for captive and domestic animals would prohibit suffering in such conditions as puppy mills, and factory farms… [and committed to] educating its members to adhere to ethical standards in the care and treatment of animals [and]… advocating for legislation protecting animals…"
(General Convention 2003 – D016. Support Ethical Care of Animals [PDF])
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