Petition to the General Conference, 2004,
The United Methodist Church

In accordance with the instructions for preparation of petitions,
the following is submitted for action by the General Conference, 2004.

PAGE NUMBER: Page 1 of 1

SUGGESTED TITLE/SUBJECT MATTER: Regretful Use of Arms

PETITION CONCERNS: Discipline Para. 164 V "The Political Community"

FINANACIAL IMPLICATIONS: None

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Petition Text:

Amend para. 164V – “The Political Community”

G) Military Service- (after Christians in the first paragraph). We also acknowledge that most many Christians regretfully realize believe that when peaceful alternatives have failed, the force of arms may regretfully be preferable to unchecked aggression, tyranny and genocide.

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DATE: November 24, 2003

SUBMITTED BY: Kathryn J. Johnson, on behalf of

PETITIONER IDENTIFICATION: Methodist Federation for Social Action

TELEPHONE: 202-546-8806
FAX: 202-546-6811
E-MAIL: kj@mfsaweb.org

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