Comments on: Will Methodists Endorse Same-Sex Marriages?

By: Tim

Tim — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:25:47 +0000

Isn't it interesting....that in all the areas that support/propose changing the UMC doctrine to embrace gay clergy and gay marriage (NE jurisdiction, California/western jurisdiction, upper midwest jurisdiction) are all areas where United Methodism is in sharp decline while all the areas that oppose gay clergy/marriage (SE states, Texas, etc. along with Africa and Asia) are areas where United Methodist is strong or exploding. Is there a connection?

By: Rico

Rico — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:15:55 +0000

"The U.S. church, where all the liberals are located" Don't forget the European UMC - though they are a small minority

By: Pudentiana

Pudentiana — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:12:37 +0000

Daniel is ignorant about Methodist theology. Perhaps he does not understand the polity of church government. This is the place where we struggle. Each person in this world must choose whom he will serve and what he believes. Methodist doctrine is basic Christianity. The statements which come out of a General Conference are from man, sometimes inspired and sometimes not.

By: penny c.

penny c. — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 02:16:34 +0000

yes

By: LonesomeRhoades

LonesomeRhoades — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 14:51:00 +0000

I sometimes ask myself the question, is it possible to be left-wing and a Christian at the same time. First response is "no".

By: Good News

Good News — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 09:32:08 +0000

Well lets just say, that in our day, it would not be surprising to learn that chicken do have teeth.

By: Nino Brunet

Nino Brunet — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:49:07 +0000

The church has lost their shame.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 05:29:56 +0000

This is unfortunate. I must say though that these people (the methodists) as a whole are not following Christ but a man made religion. It wouldn't matter if they endorse homosexuality or condem it, they simply are not abiding in the doctrine of Christ for all of there beliefs and therefore do not have God on there side. They have blind leaders leading blind people and both will fall into the ditch of condemnation to hell. Christ warned of people who will call on his name but God does not know them because they have not regarded God and his word. He will say to people, such that do not follow God but man made religions that seem to be Christ following but there hearts are far from them, depart from me who practice lawlessness. The Methodists do not keep God's laws but their own set of doctrines. Their decision on homosexual marriage will make no difference to there ultimate distruction.

By: Randy E King

Randy E King — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:38:26 +0000

African church goers are closer to the struggle then are their American counterparts who have become so used to receiving God's bounty that they have completley forgotten about the tanants of their faith.

By: Byron

Byron — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 23:23:29 +0000

Thank God for the African Methodist Church. I believe the same will reflect from the African Episcopals as well.