[xzins]

It is exactly what it sounds like. Our denomination supports this seminary (one of our major seminaries) to the tune of a lot of money, all of it coming from offering plates around the denomination, a portion of which is paid to the denomination for various ministries, among them being seminaries.

This seminary has decided to be “inclusive” and also train Muslims and Buddhists NOT as Christians but as worshipers of Allah and Buddha. Appalling idolatry I'd say.

[Dr. Eckleburg]

The hard truth is that when churches teach that Christ died to pay for the sins of all men it follows that seminary doors will open to Buddhists and muslims and wiccans.

Because if it is true that Christ has paid the price for their sins, then why not? They are merely approaching God from a different angle, but their sins have been forgiven and they're just as justified as one who believes in Jesus Christ alone as their Lord, King and Savior.

[Stingray]

My wife regularly attends a UMC here in Michigan. I used to attend regularly, but have always been a little put off by some of its doctrines (infant baptism, for one).

having now read what the denomination is doing, I’m glad I hardly ever dropped a dime in the offering plate.

I may have to ask the pastor why the church remains affiliated with such a denomination that holds such views.