Petition Text: 22326-CS-74-D

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Amend ¶ 74G:

Though We strongly discourage the use of coercion, violence, and war are presently the ultimate sanctions in international relations,; we reject them as incompatible with the gospel and spirit of Christ however, history has shown that in some instances such drastic measures are essential to preserve human rights, religious freedom, and economic freedom. We therefore urge the establishment of the rule of law in international affairs as a means of elimination of to eliminate war, violence, and coercion in these international affairs.

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Petition Text: 22326-CS-74-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference