The United Methodist Church, America's second-largest Protestant denomination, faces a likely surge in defections after delegates voted Tuesday to strengthen the faith's divisive bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy
1 / 5Ed Rowe, left, Rebecca Wilson, Robin Hager and Jill Zundel, react to the defeat of a proposal that would allow LGBT clergy and same-sex marriage within the United Methodist Church at the denomination’s 2019 Special Session of the General Conference in St. Louis, Mo., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. America’s second-largest Protestant denomination faces a likely fracture as delegates at the crucial meeting move to strengthen bans on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy. .
"If we bring this virus into our church, it will bring illness to us all," said the Rev. Thomas Berlin of Herndon, Virginia. He predicted many Methodist churchgoers and some regional bodies would leave the church, while others would"stay and fight," performing same-sex weddings even if it meant punishment.Many supporters of the more liberal plan stood in support as Berlin spoke. Some wore rainbow-motif garments or sat behind rainbow banners.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
United Methodist Church on verge of breakup over LGBT standThe United Methodist Church teetered on the brink of breakup Monday after more than half the delegates at an international conference voted to maintain bans on same-sex weddings and ordination of gay clergy.
Baca lebih lajut »
United Methodist Church Votes To Keep Bans On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ ClergyDelegated rejected change despite a Virginia pastor's warning: 'You will be putting a virus into the American church that will make it very sick, and it will be sick quickly.'
Baca lebih lajut »
United Methodist delegates defeat bid to ease LGBT bansUnited Methodist Church delegates rejected a move to ease the faith's ban on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT clergy. The proposal would have let regional and local church bodies decide for themselves on gay-friendly policies.
Baca lebih lajut »
United Methodist Church votes to maintain its opposition to same-sex marriage, gay clergyAfter a contentious meeting that threatened to split the church, the nation's largest mainline Protestant denomination upheld its stance on LGBT issues. In the United States, many were deeply disappointed.
Baca lebih lajut »
United Methodist Church strengthens ban on same-sex marriage, LGBT clergyThe United Methodist Church voted on Tuesday to uphold and strengthen its ban on...
Baca lebih lajut »
United Methodist Church on edge of breakup over LGBTQ standA proposed ban on same-sex weddings and ordination of gay clergy may drive supporters of inclusion to leave America's second-largest Protestant denomination. - NBCOUT
Baca lebih lajut »