BCO 26.10

26.10. 25-10

25-10. The provisions of this BCO 25 are to be construed as a solemn covenant whereby the Church as a whole promises never to attempt to secure possession of the property of any congregation against its will, whether or not such congregation remains within or chooses to withdraw from this body. All officers and courts of the Church are hereby prohibited from making any such attempt.

For discussion

1. Put this answer in your own words, then say what it rules out — what belief is it written against?