The Committee recommends concurrence as amended as follows:
(Committee addition is underlined)
In the last sentence add the word "perceived" between "only" and "way" so that the resolution reads.:
The General Board of Discipleship supports the retention of the resolution, Suicide: A Challenge to Ministry, page 377 of The Book of Resolutions, with the following addition under Causes of Suicide:
"Youth experience alienation and rejection by society, family and the church when dealing with sexual identity issues, including homosexuality. For many youth, the only perceived way out is suicide."
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Calendar Item Text: 1029-R3771996 United Methodist General Conference