Petition Text: 21473-CS-NonDis-O

Basis: The United States of America, a nation built on equal rights, has denied the rights of homosexuals to actively serve their country while being honest about who they are. Meanwhile, The United Methodist Church is moving towards accepting all people for who they are. The United Methodist Church needs to be an advocate for equal civil rights for all marginalized groups, including homosexuals.

Conclusion: The United Methodist Church should affirm the rights of homosexuals to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

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Petition Text: 21473-CS-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference