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General Conference 2004 Video: Homosexuality Debate

H. Eddie Fox/Clergy, Holston Conference: "It's an authoritative statement with compassion."

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Joy Nye, Lay Delegate, West Ohio: "We have to stand for something."

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Kasap 'Owan Tshibang, North Katanga: "We need to seek what will edify our church."

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Janet Ellinger/Clergy, Wisconsin Conference: "This church will never legislate away your identity."

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Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan/Clergy, California/Nevada Conference: "When will we acknowledge our hypocrisy?"

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