Whereas, we also have been instructed by Paul, who wrote, "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"; and
Whereas, living out these teachings is difficult in the many situations where we find ourselves, and we need the opportunity of instruction; and
Whereas, we have been given the leadership of the Council of Bishops in the document entitled In Defense of Creation: The Nuclear Crisis and a Just Peace, in which the bishops wrote, "If any person is denied shalom, all are thereby diminished"; and
Whereas, we have received additional leadership from the General Board of Church and Society in its Peace With Justice program to employ Jesus' teachings and Paul's writings in living lives of faithfulness in difficult situations; and
Whereas, The United Methodist Church has many opportunities for education, including church school, vacation Bible school, Bible study groups, and many others;
Therefore, we request the General Board of Discipleship, with cooperation from the General Board of Church and Society, to develop and publish during the 1997-2000 quadrennium curriculum material focusing on nonviolent action and peaceful conflict resolution for use by children, youth, and adults.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22220-DI-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference