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Swimming against the tide, the Methodist church is to be commended for adhering to Biblical principles, yet with love for all people.
Blessings,
Lee"What I pray of you is, to keep your eye upon Him, for that is everything. Do you say, 'How am I to keep my eye on Him?' I reply, keep your eye off everything else, and you will soon see Him. All depends on the eye of faith being kept on Him. How simple it is!" (J.B. Stoney)
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Originally posted by lee_merrill View PostSwimming against the tide, the Methodist church is to be commended for adhering to Biblical principles, yet with love for all people.
Blessings,
LeeThe first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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I was a Methodist in the 90s, these issues are why I left.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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Originally posted by seer View PostI was a Methodist in the 90s, these issues are why I left.That's what
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My dad left the Methodist church in the '70s (he was raised Presbyterian, but that's where he was going when I was born). My dad wanted to hear commentary on scripture, not the newspaper. I have vague memories of attending as a preschooler.
Kudos to them for doing what's right, for the nonce.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostSo will this end up with a split like in the Presbyterian church?
The vote was pretty close -- 438 to 384 -- if there's not a split, I'd imagine it's only a few more years before the majority switches.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostSo will this end up with a split like in the Presbyterian church?
That Church - the new Lutheran congregation - now has their own building and they are growing.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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This surprised me because I was hearing they were heavily in favor of those two issues. But considering how close the vote was, that wasn't too far off the mark.
I'm guessing they gave until 2021 to declare one's stance to give a grace period? Do Methodist clergy have to give periodic written affirmation to the doctrines they are to teach? Our clergy do so every year, and we have a common history with the Methodists.Last edited by DesertBerean; 02-28-2019, 10:02 AM.Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by DesertBerean View PostThis surprised me because I was hearing they were heavily in favor of those two issues. But considering how close the vote was, that wasn't too far off the mark.
I'm guessing they gave until 2021 to declare one's stance to give a grace period? Do Methodist clergy have to give written affirmation to the doctrines they are to teach periodically? Our clergy do so every year, and we have a common history with the Methodists.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Is the requirement to denounce same-sex marriage a requirement to denounce it on civic grounds or just in their own religion? (i.e. a refusal to perform same-sex marriages, but not necessarily an opposition to it being government policy)
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Originally posted by Terraceth View PostIs the requirement to denounce same-sex marriage a requirement to denounce it on civic grounds or just in their own religion? (i.e. a refusal to perform same-sex marriages, but not necessarily an opposition to it being government policy)
However, that does not extend so far as giving approval, whether tacit or explicit, to activities that are opposed to Christian precepts. At times, we find ourselves treading a fine line.1Cor 15:34 Come to your senses as you ought and stop sinning; for I say to your shame, there are some who know not God.
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Scripture before Tradition:
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Originally posted by Terraceth View PostIs the requirement to denounce same-sex marriage a requirement to denounce it on civic grounds or just in their own religion? (i.e. a refusal to perform same-sex marriages, but not necessarily an opposition to it being government policy)
2019 General Conference passes Traditional Plan
hmmmm...... ok, looking for the actual text of the plan.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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