Methodists Take Stand On Controversial Matters
The United Methodist general conference approved a sweeping social creed addressing Vietnam War objections civil rights school busing and gender equality. Delegates backed selective conscientious objection and called for end to U S bombing in Indochina plus release of prisoners of war by Dec 31 1972. They approved reorganizing church structure and set a $47.8 million annual budget for 1973-1976.
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