I just read the facebook blast of one of my closet friends. He and I both became Methodists late in life. He is reeling from the decision of theUMC to formally state that the LGBT lifestyle is inconsistent with Methodist teaching.
Sadly I also personally know one of the voting members of the conference who voted in favor of the motion. We had a falling out a couple of years ago or I would be on the phone right now.
Here is the thing: Most of life is inconsistent with Methodist teaching. Last time I read The Book of Discipline (sadly yes), it had VERY strong anti-war language. Are they going to make a statement that military service is inconstant with Methodist teaching? It would be a shame if members of the military found their way into a position of church leadership or God forbid the clergy.
HELLS NO! I am too mad to write a coherent closing…so this is it.
Apologies in advance to an members of the military who read my words. I meant my statememt as hyperbole.
If you’d have stayed in the flock, you could be there fighting this. Instead, you just get to watch with popcorn in hand.
I can still throw tomatoes