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The Revised Social Principles no longer use the terms homosexual or homosexuality at all, but apply the same standards to human sexuality regardless of sexual orientation. They also support monogamous marriage (rejecting polygamy) for both heterosexual and non-heterosexual couples who are adults of consenting age.
2 maj 2024 · May 2, 2024. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (RNS) — United Methodist delegates adopted a revised definition of marriage on Thursday (May 2) at their quadrennial meeting called the General Conference and...
The United Methodist Church overturned its 40-year ban on gay clergy Wednesday, marking a historic shift in the church’s stance on homosexuality.
3 maj 2024 · The 447-233 vote by the UMC’s General Conference came one day after delegates overwhelmingly voted to repeal a 52-year-old declaration that the practice of homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching” and two days after they repealed the denomination’s ban on LGBTQ clergy.
15 maj 2024 · The general conference lifted the denomination's ban on the ordination of LGBTQ plus clergy. They also removed penalties for clergy and churches hosting same sex weddings. Karen Olivetta was the 1st openly gay bishop elected in the United Methodist Church.
1 maj 2024 · The United Methodist Church, one of the largest Protestant denominations in the U.S., has voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy as well as prohibitions on its ministers from officiating at...
25 lip 2023 · The largest mainline Protestant denomination in the U.S. is shrinking due to disputes over LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex marriage. About 20% of United Methodist congregations have left in...
