Whereas, all persons who become ministers know, when they choose to enter our ordained or diaconal ministry, that our Church is opposed to homosexuality; and
Whereas, all persons who are employed by the agencies of our Church know our Church's stand on homosexuality;
Therefore, be it resolved, that the General Conference add to the Book of Discipline that such persons who become homosexual or lesbian, admit to the same, or can be proven to be homosexual be asked to resign from their ministry or employment in The United Methodist Church; or if they choose not to resign, that their ministry or employment be terminated by firing them.
General Conference Webmaster: Susan Brumbaugh
PETS Creator: John Brawn
Petition Text: 22908-MN-NonDis-O
1996 United Methodist General Conference