Big deal if the UMC “officially” opposes homosexuality. When they openly tolerate it and its supporters in practice, such a policy is meaningless.
It IS a big deal. Once they "officially" change their stance, they will be able to "officially" persecute those who disagree with the heretical views that are incorporated into their policy.
Not ALL Methodists are pro-sodomy leftists. Our resident retired Army Chaplain is an example.