United Methodist Church bishops and leaders are proposing a split into more than one denomination in a bid to resolve years of debate over LGBT clergy and same-sex weddings, according to the church's official news agency.
The proposal, from a 16-member group of bishops and church leaders, says a separation was"the best means to resolve our differences, allowing each part of the Church to remain true to its theological understanding, while recognizing the dignity, equality, integrity, and respect of every person.
LGBTQ Methodists are fighting a new church law 06:41New York Conference Bishop Thomas Bickerton, part of the group behind the proposal, told the official United Methodist News Service that heated debate at the conference demonstrated"the line in the sand had turned into a canyon.""The impasse is such that we have come to the realization that we just can't stay that way any longer," he said. Read MoreAt the St.
Methodist Church in Africa says no to same sex marriages
You'd expect this from the Baptists..
Lol.. good ol religion.. it doesn't conform to your crazy, just change it up.
So they would be the disunited Methodists then?
Now we'll see who has a congregation in a decade.
You would think that if god existed he could clear up all of this confusion. I would expect a god that existed to do just that.
I thought the Bible/God ended that debate centuries ago.
There is no debate. Homosexuality goes against God and all religion.
One of those denominations is going to because in serious trouble over the next Century at least. Guess which one
No one cares
This would never have happened in a mosque, Buddhist or Hindu temple.
So sad that it's come to this
That kind of defeats the whole idea that almost all religions is against and or doesn't believe in homosexuality and transgenderism
~ the lovers and the haters?
I’ve already left the Methodist church because they don’t support LGBTQ+ parishioners. It’s too late now.
That’s not how it works. Being in church will not save you. Following Christ is the only way into heaven. Gay marriage is a sin, therefore should not be condoned by ANY CHRISTIAN church. The devil is rejoicing in this.
United we stand and divided we fall!
Gotta wonder how people call themselves Christian and think it’s okay to be homosexual. Leviticus chapter 18 and 20 are clear
Who will get the Methodist Coloring Books?
Well I guess it's bin a good run
We’re definitely living in the last days! Jesus is coming! The News Headlines prove it! Accept him into your heart! ❤️😊
So, one cult splitting into two?
Finally, we can ditch those bloody liberals in the church. I’m all for this
Instead of dealing with issues and moving forward as a society, we split and let the hate continue to flourish. This solves nothing. It only delays the problem.
If god made everybody he made gay people get over it.
So let me think outloud for a moment. The United Methodist church cannot follow the teaching of the bible and leave judgement to the Lord... Wow
Or you know try to follow Jesus's commandment to 'love one another' which, according to the Bible, was given as part of the final instructions to his disciples after the Last Supper. I’m case you missed that bit.
This united states is getting dangerous, especially with gays rights! I swear I'm fighting for gays' rights if it comes down to my reasons and anyone else who wants to love who they wish to! That's why I'm running for the U.S. House Representative for Kentucky!
My guess is 1/2 of them are really Baptists.
So much for the “Golden Rule”. Organized religion is sooooo hypocritical.
It is the behavior of some believers -- including homophobia -- that converts others to apostasy.
...and the US just strikes Iranian government.....so.....does this still feature in the top 5 stories?.....if it does......we're in trouble!
So they will be losing the “united” part of the name then? Or will it be “the Methodist Confederacy” and “the Methodist Union?”
Play ground CNN I think there's something going on in the Middle East you might want to check that out
Good move. Now it is time for the PCUSA to split into two churches.
Religion is politics and some of them are fanatics
Love how you can just split off and believe/be cool with whatever you want. Totally how God would want it. No wonder why people are less religious than ever before. It's all a joke.
Will this now be called the Divided Methodist Church?
Marry homever you want
“United” Methodist Lol
I guess they’re not so united after all
What the gayyy
Why is this *breaking news* account usually 6+ hours late
Bigoted v. Not-Bigoted?
End times
Christians be nice to gay people challenge
what’s a gay
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