homosexuality - Methodist Church Flashcards
What did the Methodist Church do in 2006?
prohibited blessing of same-sex unions
What does the Methodist Church state about homosexuality with regards to Christian teaching - quotes?
‘homosexual practice’ = ‘incompatible with Christian teaching’
What does the Methodist Church prohibit + quotes?
the ordaining of ‘practicing self-avowed homosexuals’
use of Church funds for ‘gay caucuses’ or for groups that ‘promote the acceptance of homosexuality’
What does the Methodist Church state about ‘sacred worth’ of homosexuals - Quote?
‘homosexual persons, no less than heterosexual persons, are individuals of sacred worth’
What does the Methodist Church state about who can be a member of the Church - quote?
Membership = open to everyone ‘without regard to race, colour, national origin, status or economic condition’
Allows members?
yes
Ordains?
no
Blesses unions?
no
Marries?
no
