Word: nes
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...coexistence with Communism and disarmament.) In the emotional drive for unity, the delegates even ignored the well-laid plans of their elders, who had promised certain of the participating denominations (notably the Eastern Orthodox churches) that there would be no celebration of common Communion. Dutch Reformed Theologian Johan nes Hoekendijk, 48, exhorted his young listeners to disregard and rise above their confessional loyalties. "For God's sake, be impatient," he urged. "There will be no movement in the ecumenical move ment unless we are ready to step out of our traditions." Although the assembly's president, Anglican Canon...