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This week we’re talking about the decision by the United Methodist Church to lift the ban on ordaining clergy who are “self-avowed practicing homosexuals.” Not only did they decide to allow this, but they did so by an overwhelming majority with a 692-51 vote (93%). There are a few points for us to discuss about this today.
STORY – 40-Year Ban on Gay Clergy Struck Down
“Without debate, General Conference has removed The United Methodist Church’s ban on the ordination of clergy who are ‘self-avowed practicing homosexuals’ — a prohibition that dates to 1984.
“During the morning plenary May 1, General Conference approved the change alongside 22 pieces of legislation on the consent calendar, which allows delegates to pass multiple petitions in bulk if they have overwhelming support in legislative committee and have no budgetary or constitutional impact.
“The vote on the consent calendar was 692-51, with approval at 93%.
“Delegates and observers applauded after the vote.” (UM News)
Related material:
- 40-Year Ban on Gay Clergy Struck Down (UM News)
- United Methodist Church Lifts 40-Year Ban on Gay Clergy, LGBT Weddings (CBN News)
- John Wesley (Wikipedia)
- The Growing Acceptance of Homosexuality
- Social Issues (Part 2): Homosexuality
- Social Issues (Part 3): Transgenderism
- God’s Marriage Law
- Is One Church as Good as Another?
- Identifying the Lord’s Church (series)
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