Petition Text: 22690-MN-402.2-D

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Amend ¶ 402.2:

...with Christian teaching, self-avowed practicing homosexuals are not to be accepted as candidates, ordained as ministers no person shall be admitted to candidacy, nor ordained as a minister, nor appointed to serve in The United Methodist Church unless and until such person shall have submitted in writing a signed statement affirming that 1) he or she does not believe that homosexuality is God's perfect will for any person; 2) he or she does not and shall not engage in homosexual practices; and 3) he or she will not encourage or promote the practice of homosexuality. Such a written statement shall be required for one to become a candidate or to receive any ordination or consecration in the authority of The United Methodist Church. Such a statement shall be kept on file in the annual conference office of the annual conference with which each candidate or minister shall be affiliated, and no appointment may be made by any bishop of a minister who has not filed such a statement. It is to be understood that making this statement falsely or failing to maintain the commitment in this statement shall be grounds for charges, discipline, and expulsion.

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Petition Text: 22690-MN-402.2-D
1996 United Methodist General Conference