IN the NEWS - United Methodist's about to raise fist at God?
The Connectional Table voted 26-10 on Monday to present the
amended language during the 2016 General Conference, which would then place the
matter up for another vote for official approval.
The adjustments would allow those who are open and practicing
homosexuals to serve as clergy, and would remove any mention of homosexual
behavior as being a violation of biblical laws or being “incompatible with
Christian teachings.” Language would also be removed that prohibited clergy
from officiating over same-sex ceremonies.
According to the United Methodist Reporter, the proposal
serves as a “third way” and compromise over the differing opinions surrounding
homosexual behavior, and would put an end to any church trials over the
matter." Christian Vews Network
Those cities were destroyed by fire and serve as a warning
of the eternal fire of God’s judgment.