homosexuality - Methodist Church Flashcards

1
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What did the Methodist Church do in 2006?

A

prohibited blessing of same-sex unions

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What does the Methodist Church state about homosexuality with regards to Christian teaching - quotes?

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‘homosexual practice’ = ‘incompatible with Christian teaching’

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What does the Methodist Church prohibit + quotes?

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the ordaining of ‘practicing self-avowed homosexuals’

use of Church funds for ‘gay caucuses’ or for groups that ‘promote the acceptance of homosexuality’

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What does the Methodist Church state about ‘sacred worth’ of homosexuals - Quote?

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‘homosexual persons, no less than heterosexual persons, are individuals of sacred worth’

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What does the Methodist Church state about who can be a member of the Church - quote?

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Membership = open to everyone ‘without regard to race, colour, national origin, status or economic condition’

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Allows members?

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yes

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Ordains?

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no

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Blesses unions?

A

no

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Marries?

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no

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