Petition Text: 22583-CS-71-D

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Amend ¶ 71H:

[Third sentence] Our belief in the sanctity of unborn human life makes us reluctant to approve abortion heartily disapprove of abortion, except when the mother's life is in danger. But we are equally bound to respect the sacredness of the 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 cannot affirm...

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Petition Text: 22583-CS-71-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference