United Methodist Church, Protestants
‘A better church is possible:’ Methodists celebrate as the church embraces the LGBTQ
The United Methodist Church marked a new era of LGBTQ inclusion by voting to lift the bans on LGBTQ clergy and on pastors performing same-sex unions. They also removed the language that said homosexuality was “incompatible with Christian teaching.
North Texans react to United Methodist Church policy changes on marriage, homosexuality
United Methodists in North Texas reacted with excitement, joy and some sadness after their church voted Thursday to remove a 52-year-old statement from
United Methodists redefine marriage, end official condemnation of homosexuality
A condemnation of homosexuality that has riven the denomination for 52 years was eliminated from the United Methodist Church’s rule book.
United Methodists repeal ban on gay marriages in churches
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- United Methodist delegates on Friday repealed their church's long-standing ban on the celebrations of same-sex marriages or unions by its clergy and in its churches.
United Methodist Church will no longer condemn homosexuality, Minnesota churches react
On Wednesday, delegates voted overwhelmingly to remove a 40-year ban on the ordination of gay clergy and to allow same-sex weddings if a church chooses to perform them.
Homosexuality splits United Methodist Church
THE Zimbabwe United Methodist Church (UMC) described as “a betrayal of the Gospel of Jesus Christ” a decision by its mother body to recognise homosexuality.
Methodists end anti-gay bans, closing 50 years of battles over sexuality for mainline Protestants
When the United Methodist Church removed anti-gay language from its official rules last week, it marked the end of a half-century of debates over LGBTQ inclusion in America’s mainline Protestant denom
United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. The moves have also driven away many conservative Methodists.
UMC Thursday updates: United Methodists strike down 52-year-old statement on homosexuality and Christianity
As the UMC General Conference in Charlotte nears conclusion, petitions to remove same-sex union ban and new social principles ...
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Whoopi Goldberg Reveals Her Father’s Homosexuality and Her Parents’ Non-Divorce in Upcoming Memoir
In an intimate revelation from her forthcoming memoir, Whoopi Goldberg discloses that her mother, after her father’s ...
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Cardi B Just Gave A Very Hot Take on Gay People and Homosexuality. Does She Have a Point?
Cardi B is letting her thoughts fly when it comes to homosexuality and how she believes some people become gay.
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UMC bishops call for unity at General Conference as homosexuality schism looms large
United Methodist Church bishops are calling for unity as its General Conference kicks off Tuesday after thousands of churches ...
US State Dept blasts new Iraq anti-homosexuality law as human rights threat
The U.S. State Department said that a law passed by Iraq’s parliament on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relationships was a ...