Petition Text: 20933-CS-74-D

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Amend ¶74E:

[Fourth sentence] ...after having exhausted all legal recourse, to resist or disobey laws which they deem to be unjust or laws which are discriminately enforced. Even then, respect for law should be shown by refraining from violence and by accepting being willing to accept the costs of disobedience...We assert the duty of churches to support everyone those who suffers for because of their stands the cause of conscience represented by non-violent beliefs or acts, and. We urge governments seriously to consider restoration of rights to such persons while also maintaining respect for those who obey ensure civil rights, as defined by the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to persons in legal jeopardy because of those non-violent acts

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Petition Text: 20933-CS-74-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference