Petition Text: 22464-CS-R536-U

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Amend "U.S. Gun Violence," beginning with the third paragraph on page 538:

...or ignores the social consequeces of ther their misuse.

Once again, tThe church dare not...spiritual concren concern and public responsibility.

Therefore, as The United Methodists Church, we recommends the following:

1. That the United Methodists work toward discouraging discourage the graphic depiction and glorification of violence by the entertainment industry, which greatly influences our society. Further, and urge that these issues be addressed through education and consciousness raising, and we urge that this be done at all levels.

2. [Delete.]

32. That annual conferences all governing bodies, congregations, and their members join in dialogue with gun clubs and similar associations in the effort to establish...and to convince ask sports people ...waiting periods before weapons purchases in order to...

3. That annual conferences make visible public witness to the sin of gun violence and to the hope of community healing.

4. [Delete.]

54. That annual conferences, all congregations and their members become involved...

6. [Delete.]

75. That the General Board...

Furthermore, we call upon the United States government to:

1. Establish meaningful and effective federal legislation to regulate the importation, manufacture,...

2. Address more urgently the societal situations, including the clmate climate of fear...

4. Outlaw the sales and manufacture of all automatic-weapon conversion kits since their only purpose is to produce illegal firearms.

5. ...with standard detectors.

Finally, we instruct the Secretary of General Conference to communicate this resolution on gun violence to the Congress and to the President of the United States.

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Petition Text: 22464-CS-R536-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference