Petition Text: 22339-CS-NonDis-O

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It is very disturbing to realize that many United Methodists are becoming polarized and opposed over the homosexual issue. Arguments are grounded in Scripture, experience, tradition, and reason. I hope General Conference will resolve the issue.

A person born heterosexual or homosexual cannot change his or her sexual orientation. If on the borderline, maybe so. But there is evidence of intolerance and unequal rights across the country and the Church.

Individuals are of sacred worth, then let's get legislation that makes this clear in the Social Principles and give them equal civil rights. There must be a celebration and recognition of individuals' commitments and have this recognized and honored by all, if rights are to be equal; otherwise, we live a lie and become judgmental, as Romans 2 proclaims.

Let's not get hung up like Washington, DC, officials and representatives, who are bogged down. Listen to the people you represent.

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Petition Text: 22339-CS-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference