Given the lack of media concern over the teachings of Barack Obama's church, I don't expect much media interest in this either:
A conservative Christian group yesterday criticized a large Methodist church in the District for planning to offer services that recognize gay and lesbian relationships, saying they violate the United Methodist ban on same-sex unions.
Foundry United Methodist Church, which Bill and Hillary Rodham Clinton attended when he was president, decided last month to support its senior pastor's decision to lead services that "recognize and honor" committed gay relationships. Foundry clergy, however, do not perform union ceremonies, the local bishop said.
The Institute on Religion and Democracy, a Christian group opposed to liberal trends in mainline Protestant denominations, demanded that the bishop of the Baltimore-Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church, John R. Schol, prevent the services.
Clinton has from time to time emphasized her Methodist upbringing and its influence on her life. For more on that, check out this December 20 Christian Science Monitor profile.
Clinton is hoping on a strong showing in the March 4 Democratic primaries in Ohio and Texas. Neither state's voters are all that keen on gay marriage. In fact, at the same time Buckeye State voters rejected John Kerry in 2004, voters overwhelmingly approved (62%) a state constitutional amendment to clarify marriage is between one man and one woman. Texas voters followed suit a year later (75% in favor).
—Ken Shepherd is Managing Editor of NewsBusters
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It won't matter. Only
February 15, 2008 - 13:26 ET by motherbeltIt won't matter. Only Catholics and Mormons get grilled on the effect their Church's teachings might have on their governance. Besides, that teaching is right in line with the liberals' way of thinking; so the MSM will go right along.
And you're dead on with the observation about their non-reaction to Barack Obama's Church. They're so PC they wouldn't dare criticize something that's "Afro-centric."
Got to disagree with you a
February 15, 2008 - 14:03 ET by ricklailGot to disagree with you a bit. You need to add Southern Baptist in there. Huckabuc is SB.
If you ain't the lead dog, the scenery never changes.-Lewis Grizzard
Agreed. I was going to
February 15, 2008 - 16:42 ET by motherbeltAgreed. I was going to include "Christians" but didn't because Methodists are Christians. Forgot about those "other" Christians.
Apostasy as predicted
February 15, 2008 - 13:46 ET by mattm"For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears;" - 2 Timothy 4:3
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February 15, 2008 - 14:02 ET by Cool ArrowI know there are Methodists out there that are sick over this.
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Another post-Christian, liberal church
February 15, 2008 - 14:59 ET by greenfairieI remember Foundry had a rep for being so liberal, I think the Bob and Elizabeth Dole stopped going there 10 years ago. This is where Bill and Hill went to church; Bill would then go back to the WH for a little more ministering from Rev. Monica Lewinsky.