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For a fascinating discussion of The Confession of 1967 as means whereby clergy acquired status rights to justify their political activities, see John H. Simpson, "A Case Study in Status Politics," The Christian Ministry, 1/2 (Jan. 1970), pp. 24-28.

The Proposed Book of Confessions (Philadelphia: Office of the General Assembly, The United" Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A.), pp. 177-6. Used by permission. The Confession of 1967 was actually approved by the General Assembly in 1966.

"Strategies for the Development of New Congregations," Board of National Missions, The United Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. (Sept. 1967).

Ibid., p. 3. Used by permission.

Ibid., p. 5.

Ibid., p. 4.

Ibid.

Ibid.

Ibid.

Ibid., p. 6.