Restored Faith in Humanity of the Day: North Carolina Church Boycotts Marrying People Until Gays Can Marry
The Green Street United Methodist Church in North Carolina is refusing to perform any marriages until same-sex marriage is legally recognized by the state. The announcement comes in conflict with the official laws and doctrines of the United Methodist Church, which lists homosexuality as a practice that is “incompatible with Christian teaching.” In the meantime, the church will be holding “relationship blessings” as an alternative to marriage ceremonies.
Yeeaaaahhh YOO EHM SEY! (aka UMC in a Bro voice) (aka United Methodist Church for the win)
(via thatfunnygirllauren)
I have so many friends and colleagues attending right now, almost expected to read a name that I recognized. We even have podcast meetings lined up, where we can get together and watch the proceedings online. It feels like the Superbowl, but for the UMC, and people are actually affected by the outcomes.
Let me tell you, there are a lot of people sitting on the edge of their seats. We’ve reached a point where the tension over the subject is at its highest. If they leave Tampa without having made any change, I will be surprised and disappointed.
