The Committee recommends concurrence as amended as follows:
Delete the original petition and substitute:
Petition #22655, p. 1247 DCA
Regarding section III Para. 8 under "Status of Women" in the Book of Resolutions, p. 375.
Delete current paragraph and substitute the following text:
To support programs providing knowledge of the access to resources in the area of family planning and contraception, including that which is Christian based, to encourage abstinence outside of marriage as a method of birth control, and to involve women in the preparation and distribution of these resources. Attention should particularly be given to ensuring access to safe, legal and non-coercive contraception, well-informed choice regarding abortion and its alternatives (adoptions, etc.), informed consent for sterilization procedures, and safe women's health care facitlities. We also oppose profit-making referral agencies, which charge fees for providing information freely available elsewhere.
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PETS Creator: John Brawn
Calendar Item Text: 417-R11996 United Methodist General Conference