Petition Text: 22336-CS-71-D

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Amend ¶ 71H:

[Third sentence] Our belief in the sanctity of unborn human life makes us reluctant unable to approve abortion except under extreme conditions. But we are equally bound...In continuity with past Christian teaching, we recognize tragic conflicts of life with life that may justify abortion, and in such cases support the legal option of abortion under proper medical procedures. We cannot affirm...that may warrant abortion. We commit our Church to provide viable alternatives to abortion at all levels of the denomination. We call for the Church....

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Petition Text: 22336-CS-71-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference