A peaceful demonstration at the 2012 General Conference of The United Methodist Church
Methodists Refuse to Change Doctrine on Homosexuality
May 3, 2012 By
- Matt Smith, The Bay Citizen - Delegates at the United Methodist Church’s global convention on Thursday rejected proposals to eliminate a rule declaring homosexuality “incompatible” with Christianity. The 572 to 368 vote was a defeat for gay rights activists who have tried for years to change church doctrine. “God is weeping,” said Karen Oliveto, [...]
Interrupting Harm
May 2, 2012 By
On Wednesday, May 2nd, Will Green led a group of protestors from the Common Witness Coalition onto the plenary floor of General Conference, shouting concerns about the lack of LGBT voices in The United Methodist Church.
