Petition Text: 22502-CS-71-D

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Amend ¶ 71H:

[Third sentence] Our belief in the sanctity of unborn human life makes us extremely reluctant to approve abortion. But we are equally bound to respect the sacredness of life and well-being of the mother, for whom devastating damage may result from an unacceptable pregnancy. 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 recognize God's infinite wisdom in all matters of conception of life and development of that life. Certain conditions may occur that the life of the child or serious health problems of the mother could be a major concern. In those instances, we believe that after much consultation with the pastor, family, father of the child, and the guidance of God, in accordance with Jesus' teachings to act with love in all matters, an abortion may be warranted. In the decision process of these matters, those parties involved must realize that all of them shall be accountable not to humankind, but to God. We cannot affirm abortion...

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Petition Text: 22502-CS-71-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference