...overlooks or ignores the social consequences of ther
their misuse.
Once again tThe church dare must
not to be silent...regards effective gun control and
regulation 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.]
32. That all governing bodies
annual conferences, congregations, and their members join in
dialogue with gun clubs and similar associations in the effort
to establish responsible gun regulations, to build a safer and less violent
society, and to ask sports people to agree to incur some small
inconveniences, such as waiting periods, before
purchases purchasing in order to reduce the senseless
deaths of many people.
3. That annual conferences make visible public witness to the sin of gun violence and to the hope of community healing.
4. [Delete.]
54. That annual conferences, all
congregations, and their members become involved in
coalitions...
6. [Delete.]
75. That the General Board of Church and Society give
emphasis...
Furthermore, we call upon the United States government to:
1. Establish meaningful and effective federal legislation to regulate the
importation, manufacture, sale and possession of guns and
ammunition...
2. Address more urgently the societal situations, including the
clmate climate of fear,...
4. Outlaw the sale and manufacture of all automatic-weapon conversion kits
since their only purpose is to produce illegal firearms.
5. Outlaw the manufacture and sale of guns...
Finally, we instruct the Secretary of the General Conference to communicate this resolution on gun violence to the Congress and to the President of the United States.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 20859-CS-R536-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference