Decision Number 1218

SUBJECT TO FINAL EDITING


October 26, 2012

Decision


The Bishop's decision of law holds that the petition "The Spiritual Crisis Caused by the Requirement to Discriminate" is an historical and aspirational statement, without prescriptive force, which does not legally negate, ignore, or violate provisions of the Discipline. The bishop's decision is affirmed.

Beth Capen was absent. Sandra Lutz, first lay alternate, participated in this decision.

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