Closed Hearts. Closed Minds. Closed Doors. United Methodist Church split accelerates over LGBTQ issues
The Rev. Bill Farmer reached the point where he could not stay in the United Methodist Church anymore, but the congregation he attended was staying. Michael Hahn always wanted to stay in the UMC, but his congregation was leaving it. Each has found new church homes, and they are not alone. Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people. There are stark differences over recognizing same-sex marriage and ordaining LGBTQ clergy. But the dividing line is...
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