The Rev. Eric Turner of Central Florida spoke against the resolution, proposing an amendment that would eliminate the list in the non-discrimination canon, which includes “race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disabilities or age.”
“We need to stop this process of adding a new minority every time one becomes vogue or politically correct,” Turner said.
The Rev. Charles Holt of Central Florida supported the amendment, saying adding more categories to the canon may be counter-productive.
“One thing I can say is that we are the most welcoming Christian organization on this planet. We do not disc-

The Rev. James Lewis of South Carolina
riminate against anyone,” Holt said. “Laying down the law to force someone not to discriminate will only harden hearts. The law doesn’t soften hearts. The only way to soften hearts is to speak the truth in love.”
The Rev. Canon James Lewis of South Carolina also opposed the resolution, saying he needed more clarity on the definition of “gender identity and expression.”