I’ve had the conversation with my pastor regarding other Social Principles that straddle a fence.
My point is that if you’re undecided or straddling, that’s de facto acceptance and endorsement of the activity, whether it’s abortion, homosexuality, etc.
I’m leaving the Methodist Church in part because of the results of that conversation.
I am a UM elder, pastor, and retired chaplain.
The only thing that should guide whether you go or stay is a specific calling from God. There are areas of this church that are really doing the work of God.
There are areas where I couldn’t remain another day, so if you are in one of those, I definitely sympathize with you. However, if you are in one of our more conservative regions, I’d encourage you to pray strongly before leaving.
You are aware, aren’t you, that the addition of the African central conferences will tilt the General Conference in a more BIBLICAL direction and that the progress we have been making will be continued?