Once again, tThe church dare not to be
silent...to be a matter of spiritual concren concern
and public responsibility.
Therefore, as United Methodists, we recommend the following:
1. That the United Methodists work toward
discouraging discourage the graphic depiction...and
we urge that this be done at all levels.
2. [Delete.]
3. That all governing bodies, Annual Conferences,
congregations, and their members join in dialogue
with gun clubs and similar associations in the
effort to establish...
4. [Delete.]
5. That Annual Conferences, all congregations, and their members become involved...
6. [Delete.]
Furthermore, we call upon the United States government to:
1. Establish meaningful and effective federal legislation to regulate the
importation, manufacture,...waiting periods prior to gun
purchases, and regulation...
2. Address more urgently the societal situations, including the
clmate climate of fear,...
4. Outlaw the sales and manufacture of all automatic-weapon conversion kits
since their only purpose is to produce illegal firearms
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20699-CS-R538-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference