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Showing Original Post only (View all)Entire Methodist confirmation class declines to become members over anti-LGBTQ policies [View all]
The entire confirmation class at First United Methodist Church in Omaha, Nebraska announced to their congregation that they have decided not to become members due to the churchs stance on LGBTQ issues.
The teenaged would-be members read an open letter in front of the congregation to explain why they couldnt support discrimination despite the churchs recent controversial decision to crackdown on LGBTQ clergy and marriage equality.
The teenaged would-be members read an open letter in front of the congregation to explain why they couldnt support discrimination despite the churchs recent controversial decision to crackdown on LGBTQ clergy and marriage equality.
The eight teenagers received a standing ovation from the congregation for their decision to stand up for Christian values in the face of systemic discrimination.
https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2019/04/entire-methodist-confirmation-class-declines-become-members-anti-lgbtq-policies/
This event happened a couple of weeks ago. If it was posted here on DU I missed it.
Go kids.
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DURHAM D
May 2019
OP
I'm surprised at the Methodist taking that stance. I always thought they were one of the more
Fla Dem
May 2019
#3
Me too. Not sure what happened but that is what the grads are reacting to. Rightly so.
Evolve Dammit
May 2019
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