G) Rights of Homosexual All
Persons.--Certain basic human rights and civil liberties are due all
persons. We are committed to support those rights and liberties,
for homosexual persons regardless of a person's sexual
orientation. We see a clear issue of simple justice in protecting
their the rightful claims where they
of all persons who have: shared material resources...equal protection
before the law. Moreover, we support efforts to stop
Furthermore, we oppose any legislation that might strive to take away these
rights, and we encourage the legal recognition of such committed partnerships
nationwide. We condemn violence and other forms of coercion against
gays and lesbians persons due to their sexual orientation
and support efforts to stop it
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22310-CS-71-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference