United Methodists' debate over gay issues mirrors the nation's divided political landscape
It could be months before United Methodists know what the effect will be of the decision this week to double down on a ban against same-sex weddings and the ordination of gay ministers.But the denomination’s three-day General Conference made one thing clear: Church provides no sanctuary from the political beliefs that divide people outside it.”Churches are composed of people, and anywhere you have people, you have controversy,” said Mark Tooley, a lifelong United Methodist and […]