[xzins]

A Methodist trial resembles a secular trial in many ways, with counsel representing each side, a judge and jury, opening statements and closing arguments, and testimony and evidence. Schaefer can appeal a conviction, but neither the church nor the person who brought the charge may appeal an acquittal.

Read more: http://www.wcvb.com/news/politics/united-methodists-tries-pastor-over-massachusetts-gay-marriage/-/9848766/23032000/-/jrj6xnz/-/index.html#ixzz2l3C6bOZ8

[xzins]

Ping to conviction of Shaeffer

[cloudmountain]

I have never understood why men choose men as partners. There is no such thing as a gay-homosexual gene so it’s a choice homosexuals make. What on earth makes them choose same sex unions?

[stevio]

Good for them.

Isaiah 5:20
Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.

[Nervous Tick]

Excellent.

Get him out of there. He has no place in a UMC pulpit.

[Girlene]

Good for them.

The article indicates three of the minister’s four children are gay. What are the odds of that?

The church is likely far better off not having this pastor lead a congregation. Even after he was busted, he failed to admit his wrong-doing. Not a good example.

I’ve been attending a Methodist church for the last couple of years.....I didn’t know we could have juries and such things......cool.

[onedoug]

Kick him out, with the boot-print on his posterior a permanent part of the fabric.