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Sunday, February 17, 2019

United Methodist Church Gearing Up For Full and Official Affirmation of LGBTQ

February 23 marks the date for a special session of the General Assembly of the United Methodist Church, a gathering of denominational leaders, bishops, and clergy to deliberate the issue of homosexuality and other sexual perversions present in the church.

A Council of Bishops was asked by the General Assembly in 2016 to begin putting together an LGBTQ inclusion plan for the denomination and in 2018, the One Church Plan was unveiled and has the majority support of the denomination’s bishops. Next month, the plan will officially be voted on and is expected to pass nearly unanimously.

It’s no secret that the United Methodist Church has been apostate for years. They do not stand on the Scriptures as their authority nor do they hold to an orthodox view of Christ–to them God is a sin-affirming God who accepts people just how they are without repentance.

However, officially, the United Methodist Church currently does not allow the ordination of openly LGBTQ clergy–but that appears to be about to change.


The one church plan, touted as “supported by the majority of bishops,” includes several key affirmations of homosexuality and other sexually deviant behaviors as acceptable and normal within the church. According to the website,

This plan, preferred by a majority of the Council of Bishops, would remove restrictive language from the Book of Discipline that prohibits same-gender weddings in UMC properties and ordination of “self-avowed practicing homosexuals.” It would add language to protect churches and pastors who choose not to allow same-gender marriages.

While there may be some individual local churches who choose not to fully apostatize on the LGBTQ issue, the issue here is a removal of the biblical restriction of sin-infested clergy in the church. In other words, you may be in open rebellion to God and still be fully included and accepted as a leader–both at the local level and the denominational level–so long as your congregation is cool with it. And let’s just be real, if you’re in the UMC, you’re most likely cool with it.

The justification for calling the special assembly lies in their faulty theological understanding of God’s holiness and man’s sinfulness.

We are aware that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) persons exist in every nation and every culture in the world, with varying degrees of openness, acceptance, and freedom […] There are, and have been, LGBTQ persons serving at all levels of leadership in the UMC, as laity and clergy. Currently they suffer as they are unable to live into God’s calling on their lives to ordination or to lay leadership.”

The idea is that homosexuals “suffer” when they’re not allowed ordination as clergy. But the Scriptures clearly teach that sexual immorality is the judgment of God and not necessarily the cause (Romans 1). The reason they suffer isn’t because they can’t be ordained, it’s because they are in open rebellion to God and God has given them over to a debased mind.

Let’s pray for the people who are lost in this denomination and if there is a remnant left, let’s pray that they come out.

36 comments:

Anonymous said...

Destroying Christianity.

Anonymous said...

They want to destroy be Catholics to bring Islam.

Anonymous said...

THIS is to get Catholics to leave the church so it's easier to collapse it.

Anonymous said...

This is a sad time in America!!

Anonymous said...

WWJD? he still loves you but, I dont think he would support this

Jim said...


"However, officially, the United Methodist Church currently does not allow the ordination of openly LGBTQ clergy–but that appears to be about to change.."

"Officially", but in truth they've been doing it for years.

Now they're about to admit it officially--that they are apostate.

1)Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
2)speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron.. [1Tim4:1,2]

3 Let no one deceive you in any way. For that day will not come, unless the rebellion comes first, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction.. [2Thes2:3]

You can try to defend what the Methodists are doing (and have been doing for years), but there is no defense. It is apostasy.

They can do one of two things-- repent or perish.

God loves the sinner, but hates the sin. The way to Life has been provided.

Anonymous said...

WOW. I guess the Baptist Church is next .

Anonymous said...

That's when I'll find another church

Anonymous said...

If that vote does allow homosexual clergy I will officially rescind my membership in the Methodist church. What next? Proud adulterous clergy? Out and proud clergy with several wives?

Anonymous said...

Sickening!!

Anonymous said...

ANYONE THAT GOES TO A METHODIST CHURCH IS A HYPOCRITE.

Anonymous said...

The bible says there is no greater sin. Meaning one sin is not worse than the other. I guess they will turn a blind eye if the married minister is sleeping with the married choir director.

Anonymous said...

Same old crap.

The world thinks of it first, THEN the church capitulates.

Anonymous said...

This ruined the Episcopal Church.Basically they lost 70% of their membership. Once this happens they are no longer satisfied. Now the Episcopal Church in DC wants to no longer consider God as father or he but non gender .Why do we cater to 1% of the population that are obviously sick ?

Anonymous said...

I am DONE being a Methodist.

Anonymous said...

It doesn't say Catholic. It says METHODIST. Can't you read??

Anonymous said...

Ya'll Christians are silly.

Arguing who is and isn't a true Christian. It's like listening to nerds argue if the Flash could run faster than Superman, but, less interesting.

I know... why don't we ask Gods chosen people, you know, the Jewish folk which of you are the "real" Christians... OH that's right, they think you all are bonkers too, they don't think any of those pesky prophesies actually came to pass. They are Gods chosen people and all....

Well, I think best to do is live and let live. You do you, I'll do me. Don't tell me what to do, and I'll reciprocate and do the same.

See how much better that is?

Anonymous said...

I have been praying about this issue for some time. I believe God loves the sinner but hates the sin. That is what I try to do. It is stated in the bible that marriage is between a man and a woman. I believe that. Just because social opinions in the world have changed doesn't mean the word of God does. Satan is very busy in this world and many moral issues have now changed because of his tireless work. God is consistent. A sin is still a sin and the Church needs to recognize this.

Anonymous said...

Why are so ANGRY!!!

Anonymous said...

No greater sin, but the leadership is held to higher standards. And if there are those in congregations that are known to be living in sinful relationships, they are to be cast out of the church by the leaders in the church. Christians are not to judge sins of those who are not a part of the Christian faith.

Anonymous said...

Wouldn't want to be involved in any church that accepts this as OK

Anonymous said...

and they call this a church? maybe church of satan?

Anonymous said...

3:25- You just compared the belief of God to two comic book characters created 80 years ago. You lost whatever argument you were trying to make.

Also, the Flash is faster. Despite what Richard Donner says, Superman can't travel through time. Flash uses the speed force to accomplish this.

Anonymous said...

@ 10:12, no, just destroy the United Methodist Church

Anonymous said...

Start going to Delmarva Evangelistic Church on Gordy Road. They staunchly follow the word. And all are welcome even homosexuals, alcoholics, drug addicts. We love the sinner but hate the sin.

Anonymous said...

Try Delmarva Evangelistic Church they follow the word

Anonymous said...

Just what is THE SIN ? These people loving each other ? You don't know what they do otherwise and your imaginings themselves are kind of sinful. They may sleep in separate beds and be virgins for all you know and I doubt they are thinking about what you do in the dark with your clothes off for 30 seconds.

Anonymous said...

Sorry homosexuality is a choice and a per version. I agree that we should love these people. One can love without condoning a behavior because that is in the end what it is. The Catholic Church is a prime example of what happens when we bend the rules of acceptance. It is like saying l am going to pick up this rattle snake and it won’t bite me because it is a created by God. God gave us free will not to except sin. Scripture Benders and False Prophets will always be among us. This is just more liberal bs to bring society to it’s knees

Anonymous said...

The numerology is interesting to say the least.

Feb 23 = 223

The Order of the Deadhead (Skull and Bones) number is 322

Nazi Germany was 32

Anonymous said...

Isaiah 5:20-21 King James Version (KJV)

20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

21 Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Anonymous said...

Romans 2:5-8 "because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed. God “will repay each one according to his deeds.”a To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger."

Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
THIS is to get Catholics to leave the church so it's easier to collapse it.

February 14, 2019 at 10:49 AM

WTF are you talking about? The United Methodist Church has nothing to do with Catholics.

Anonymous said...

What does sexuality have to do with any of it ? People seem a bit obsessed with it and they don't really know what people do but they assume these people are as corporally preoccupied with the original sins of the garden and uncontrollable blind and physical lusts as repenting and ashamed Christians are. Morality is not an organic or evolutionary dictate. At best it's the bastion of the weak and futile a philosophy of failure and obedience to a fantasy. No one gets out alive. Cling, clammer and claw to what justifies you as being and hold your story book written by men close to bosom draw your last breath and biodegrade in our spent vessel. This is it there is no after life or angelic alien interventions. It's simple people.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
This ruined the Episcopal Church.Basically they lost 70% of their membership. Once this happens they are no longer satisfied. Now the Episcopal Church in DC wants to no longer consider God as father or he but non gender .Why do we cater to 1% of the population that are obviously sick ?

February 14, 2019 at 2:11 PM

I agree, I'm sick and tired of bending over backwards for the small majority. Homosexuality is less than 1% and the people making these decisions like this are mental midgets. The sad thing is we are allowing this to happen.

The best approach in this situation is to go after the Council of Bishops and the members of the General Assembly of the United Methodist Church wearing black masks like ANTIFA does and put a good old fashioned whooping on them. While giving them this whooping remind them of how they are breaking the law by condoning this gay lifestyle. They are weak, kick their butts, every single one of them.

Anonymous said...

Anonymous Anonymous said...
Ya'll Christians are silly.

Arguing who is and isn't a true Christian. It's like listening to nerds argue if the Flash could run faster than Superman, but, less interesting.

I know... why don't we ask Gods chosen people, you know, the Jewish folk which of you are the "real" Christians... OH that's right, they think you all are bonkers too, they don't think any of those pesky prophesies actually came to pass. They are Gods chosen people and all....

Well, I think best to do is live and let live. You do you, I'll do me. Don't tell me what to do, and I'll reciprocate and do the same.

See how much better that is?

February 14, 2019 at 3:25 PM

What a FAG!

HETEROSEXUAL said...

that's why I left Asbury United Methodist on Camden ave some time ago