...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.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22464-CS-R536-U
1996 United Methodist General Conference