Whereas, some of these books give derogatory views of Jesus Christ and support false doctrine such as the introduction of Sophia and other feminist metaphors into the literature of the Church; and
Whereas, books used in United Methodist schools of mission are subtly introducing feminine metaphors such as Sophia and Christa as objects of worship;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the 1996 General Conference call on all of the laity and clergy within their congregations, boards, divisions, agencies, and conferences to do all within their power to study and examine the books and study materials used in Sunday school classes, study groups, schools of mission, or any other area of Church literature to eradicate all evidences of false doctrine being printed in any of these books and materials published by the United Methodist Publishing House, and to examine and remove books and materials that support the worship of any being other than the Holy Trinity--God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. ("Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved" Acts 4:12 NIV.)
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22867-DI-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference