It is inevetable, the Methodists are quietly going thru the same things
That the Episcopalians and Anglicans are not-so-quietly going through. And the various Lutheran churches, and the Presbyterians, and the many other mainline denominations are going through all of this too.
Only the most liberal, totally accepting churches are without conflict, because they know that we are all beloved children of God, and they know that we are as God created us.
In the most conservative of churches, there is an appearance of quietude, as they gather behind the appearance of unity. It is a sin, if the Bible says it is a sin, and if it is a sin, then it must be a choice. Yet many are aware that they have friends or relatives who are kind, decent people, who somehow fall under the preceived judgment. And some may even be aware that there is growing evidence that this is not a choice, it is something that we are born with
Read the articles.
Peace and Love, Bruce Chris
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"Christianity is not about what you believe, it is about how you treat other people; - with God's love"
Last edited by BruceChris; 08-07-2009 at 07:22 PM.
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