Obviously, not the kind of Methodist who runs the show in that denomination.
Yes, good thing for her she is able to ascribe to Wesley's doctrines and is not a member of the Eastern conferences.
Obviously, not the kind of Methodist who runs the show in that denomination.
Many denominations have problems with their leadership now. Since your tagline is in latin is it safe to assume you're catholic? If so, can you think of any problems your own denomination has had in recent years?
Two things:
1. She didn't say what kind of Methodist. The Free Methodists are among those other "Methodist" denominations that are about as conservative as it is possible to be.
2. Despite what the press reports, even the United Methodists have not changed their historic moral position on homosexuality and same sex marriage. Instead, they have MADE IT MORE CONSERVATIVE. The same with abortion. The UM's position on abortion is actually little different than rape, incest, life of the mother. This, too, has definitely gone in a MORE CONSERVATIVE direction. Additionally, the denomination has voiced total opposition to partial birth abortion. In sum, the woman was more than correct in saying that this professor was forcing her to violate her Methodist religious beliefs.
Free Methodist position
A/331.2 Abortion. The intentional destruction of human life is murder when any degree of malice or selfishness accompanies the decision and act. Therefore, induced abortion is morally unjustifiable except when the act has been decided upon by responsible and competent persons, including Christian and professional counsel, for the purpose of saving the life of a pregnant woman.
Abortion, when it serves the ends of population or birth control, personal preference of convenience, and social or economic security, must be considered as selfish and malicious. Therefore, the intentional abortion of nascent life from conception on, except when extreme circumstances requires termination of a pregnancy to save the life of the pregnant woman, must be judged to be a violation of God's command, "You shall not commit murder."
We recommend that Free Methodists offer compassionate alternatives and long-term care to women considering abortion. We recommend similar long-term care for all persons impacted by previous abortions. We also urge continuing support for those involved in parenting and in the adoption and fostering of children. While firmly opposed to abortion, we recognize that those whose views contrary to ours should be treated with respect and dignity and that God's forgiveness is offered to all.
you may wish to recharacterize your comments
Obviously, not the kind of Methodist who runs the show in that denomination.
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No joke. I am gald I don't have to deal with issues like this at my church.